Leek and tuna loaf
This loaf is a savoury cake (quite popular in France) made with tinned tuna and leeks that have been lightly cooked with shallot.
202 K 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
1 hour 20 min.
Easy
1 savoury cake
11 IngredientsLast modified on: October 3rd 2010
1 
1 
2 tablespoons 
13.7 oz 
4 
0.4 oz 
1.1 oz 
7.0 oz tuna in oil
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 50 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a frying pan on medium heat.
When hot, add the chopped shallot, salt and pepper and cook for 1 or 2 minutes while stirring.
When hot, add the chopped shallot, salt and pepper and cook for 1 or 2 minutes while stirring.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Stage 5 - 3 min.
Add the leek and 7.0 oz tuna in oil to the mixture and mix well.
Stage 6 - 3 min.
Pour the mixture into a loaf tin or mould and bake.
Note: As always with cakes, if you want a nice opening on top when baking, try this very effective trick.
Note: As always with cakes, if you want a nice opening on top when baking, try this very effective trick.
Stage 7 - 40 min.
Leave to cook for about 40 minutes; the top should be golden brown and the middle just cooked, because if it is overcooked, the cake tends to dry out.
Remarks
This loaf can be eaten cold or warm, and sliced then cut into cubes it is perfect to serve with aperitifs.
The varied possibilities of savoury cakes are limited only by your imagination. Use this basic recipe for the mixture, and add anything you like: ham, cheese, bacon, olives, etc.
The varied possibilities of savoury cakes are limited only by your imagination. Use this basic recipe for the mixture, and add anything you like: ham, cheese, bacon, olives, etc.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered by a plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 100 RDI=40 % | 210 RDI=20 % | 220 RDI=30 % | 3,210 RDI=160 % | 13,450 RDI: 160 % |
| Per 100 g | 9 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,260 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 1 savoury cake : 4.05 €
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