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Cilantro Tuna Loaf Cake

Prep10 min
Cook40 min
Total50 min
Yield4 portions
LevelIntermediate
 
 
About This Recipe

Make a savoury cilantro tuna loaf cake for an easy meal or appetizer. Serve sliced with a fresh side salad for a simple, satisfying dish.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 large can of tuna in oil, about 7 oz
  • 5 tablespoons
  • 0.5 cup Swiss Gruyere, — grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/3 cup cilantro — chopped

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in all the ingredients one by one, in the same order as listed above (do not strain the tuna). to taste.
  2. 2
    and flour a non-stick loaf pan. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes.
  3. 3
    Serve hot, warm or cold and compliment with a salad and raspberry dressing.
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Tuna is best seared hot and fast, leaving the center rare — overcooking dries it out quickly. You'll find techniques like this one across our full course library.

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