Tuna Spread

• There are many recipes in my Polish cookery books for a variety of spreads using cooked meat or fish.
• In Polish this would be called pasta – a paste or a spread.
• This is based on my salmon spread recipe, which was given to me by my late cousin who lived near Durham.

Ingredients

• Tin of tuna in brine, spring water or oil
• 200g of cream cheese or yoghurt cheese
• Juice of half a lemon
• Grated rind of half a lemon
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• A little soured cream- optional
• Salt and pepper
• Pinch of sugar – optional

Method

• Drain the tuna from the liquid in the tin.
• Remove the skin and any bones.
• Mash the tuna up with a fork.
• Add the cheese and the lemon juice.
• Mix it all together to a smooth paste.
• Add some soured cream to make a softer spread.
• Season to taste.
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• Put into a bowl to serve or into individual little pots.
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• Serve with bread, toast or crackers and green salad.
• Or use as a dip with crudities.