Tuna Conserva with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Capers and Bread Recipe

this *was* something i learned last week, when SF enjoyed really really nice warm weather days after days, and although today’s temperature is at mid-60s, this recipe was so great that i’d like to share just in case we get to enjoy a few more days of warmth this fall.

before getting into this recipe business, i have found a really great website for recipes, and it’s called cookeatshare.com.  what distinguishes this site from other user-contributed recipe site is that they also get recipe from chefs/cooks working at local restaurants.  so you go to your favorite restaurant and wondering, “how can i make this at home” and this is the website you should go.

anyways…the recipe, “tuna conserva with tomatoes, cucumbers, capers, and bread recipe” was contributed by nate appleman of SPQR and you can find the recipe here.

i’m not going to re-write the recipe because you can find it in the link above, but here is some useful info.

1. you probably won’t find tuna conserva at safeway.  maybe whole foods.  i found mine at the health food store on church, across from safeway.  i’m most certain those italian groceries in north beach and on valencia have them.  they’re a bit more expensive than regular tuna in a can - about 4-7 bucks per can (and it can be more expensive for really high grade one), but they’re worth the investment.  the can i bought was luckily at 5 bucks per can, and i was glad i used it instead of cheapo tuna in oil for 2 dollars.

2. the recipe asks you to get italian country bread - i couldn’t find classic italian country bread that day, so i used country bread with rosemary and potato and it was very delicious.

3. this is a meal.  it may not sound like it, but it is a meal on its own.  and it is great on a hot warm day with your favorite glass of wine.  i personally think it is good with somewhat fruity white wine (but not too sweet).

bon apetit!