As a passionate home cook, I adore serving these light aperitif spoons for gatherings—they're far fresher than heavy pastries or toasts. My homemade tuna rillettes with crisp cucumber always impress!
For a truly original aperitif, skip the usual puff pastries, verrines, or toasts. Dare to try appetizer spoons for an elegant twist.
Ingredients for 12 Spoons
- 1 plain yogurt
- 1 can of natural tuna
- 1 cucumber
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- A little dill and chives
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Clean and peel the cucumber, leaving green stripes for color.
- Cut into thick slices and salt lightly to drain excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix tuna, plain yogurt, mustard, dill, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Chill for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Place a cucumber slice in each spoon, top with tuna rillettes.
- Garnish with a chive sprig.
Indulge and enjoy the fresh flavors!
Pro Tip
Swap yogurt for 0% fresh cheese or light cream for even creamier rillettes.
Budget Breakdown
- 1 plain yogurt: €0.40
- 1 can tuna (140g): €2
- 1 cucumber: €1
- 1 lemon: €0.40
Total: €3.80 for 12 spoons—that's under €0.32 per spoon!
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