TUNA BELLY 170G

The tuna belly is the thinnest part of the tuna because it is where the fish stores the fat it accumulates throughout the summer. So naturally this is the best part of this canned fish. Our preserved belly is guaranteed without preservatives, additives, 100% natural and artisanal from sustainable fishing. Don’t hesitate any longer and order it online! We lift the tuna fillets the same day it arrives from the Saint-Jean-de-Luz fish market. We collect the belly and cook it according to a traditional recipe from the Basque Country. Blanched then juiced in a mixture of olive oil and sunflower oil, this tuna belly is soft and very fragrant. Tuna belly is a rare and tasty dish! It is so rare that there are only 4 kg of it for a 100 kg tuna. This is the ventral part, the fattest and noblest of the fish. Tuna is fished between June and October in the Basque Country. This dish is very rare and in demand. When it is available, on sale, you should not hesitate because there will not be something for everyone. And when it's over, you have to wait for the next season. As you probably know, tuna is rich in omega 3, the belly is the one that contains the most. For those who don’t know anything about fish, we can compare tuna belly to chicken sunilesse. The fish belly is located under the fish towards the head of the animal, it is triangular in shape, it is the fattest part and therefore the richest and therefore the tastiest part. Preparation advice: It is best to eat the tuna belly as it is, on a slice of country bread with good semi-salted farm butter and a squeeze of lemon. Its long pieces of fillets perfectly complement your salads, tapas or other hot dishes. A connoisseur's dish, rare and sought-after, which can be enjoyed without moderation!