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TONNO SOTT'OLIO

Tuna in Olive Oil

  

   Ingredients

 

2 lbs. fresh tuna (sliced 1 in. thick)
4 cloves garlic
few bay leaves
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion
10 peppercorns

 

   Preparation

 

How to make the Tuna in Olive Oil:


Place 2 qts. of water, the vinegar, the onion, 2 cloves of garlic and the bay leaves in a large pot. Let the liquid simmer and reduce by one third. Add the tuna and continue simmering for 45 min. Drain and dry the tuna. Put it in a jar, cover with oil and add peppercorns and remaining cloves garlic.

Store in a cool place. It will be ready to eat after 20-30 days and can be saved for as many as 5-6 months.

Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission.

 


Italian recipes summary

BREAD, PIZZA and FOCACCIA
SAUCES and DRESSINGS
Appetizers: VEGETABLES
Appetizers: UOVA and FRITTATA
Appetizers: MEAT and CHEESE
Appetizers: FISH
First Courses: SOUPS
First Courses: DRIED PASTA
First Courses: FRESH PASTA
First Courses: STUFFED FRESH PASTA
First Courses: RICE, POLENTA and GNOCCHI
Main Courses: BEEF and VEAL
Main Courses: PORK, LAMB and GOAT
Main Courses: POULTRY and GAME
Main Courses: FISH
Main Courses: SNAILS, FROGS, INNARDS and more
SALADS and SIDE ORDERS
DESSERTS
ICE CREAM
 


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