Stretched Breadsticks with Tuna Cream and Caper Flowers

Stretched Breadsticks with Tuna Cream and Caper Flowers is a delicious recipe that is well suited as an appetizer or a light second course.

Ingredients

• 200 g of oil-packed tuna, drained
• 150 ml of fresh cooking cream
• 1 tablespoon of salted capers, rinsed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons of caper flowers (if available)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Baguette sticks or sandwich bread

Preparation

1. Start by draining the tuna from the oil. Place it in a mixer or in a bowl if you plan to use a hand blender.
2. Add the fresh cream, chopped capers, and lemon juice to the tuna.
3. Activate the mixer or hand blender until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. If the texture is too thick, you can add a bit more cream to reach the desired softness.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to enhance the flavor, if necessary.
5. If you use sandwich bread, toast the slices in a toaster or oven until they become crispy and golden. If you have baguette sticks, they can be served fresh or slightly warmed.
6. Spread the tuna cream on the toasted bread or baguette sticks.
7. Garnish with caper flowers which will add a special aesthetic and aromatic note to the dish.

Serve the Stretched Breadsticks with Tuna Cream and Caper Flowers as a delicious appetizer or main dish. Caper flowers are a delicacy that isn’t always easy to find. Alternatively, you can decorate with whole capers or an additional sprinkle of chopped capers.

Trivia

Caper flowers are the pre-blooming part of the caper and have a very particular delicate and aromatic flavor. They are often used in Mediterranean cuisine as a decoration or to add a touch of taste and color to dishes.