Tuna Rillettes

Rillettes are a meat (usually pork or duck) “paté” type preparation where the meat is cooked slowly in fat and then shredded and mixed with some of the fat to form a spread. Rillettes are delicious served with bread.

This is extremely simplified version of  “rillettes” but is really lovely served as an aperitif or even as part of a starter.

Ingredients :

• 1 tin of tuna in brine or water (150g approximately)
• 1 cream cheese (St.Moret or Philadelphia etc) of the same weight as the tuna
• Salt & Pepper
• Chives

Method :

1. Drain the tin of tuna and empty into bowl
2. Miw well with cream cheese
3. Season with salt and pepper
4. Add a good dose of chives – not just for the taste but also for the colour
5. Serve with some fresh bread