2 cans tuna (preferably solid tuna packed in oil), drained
1 shallot, finely minced
1/2 tablespoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
Juice of half a lime
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced (almost paper thin)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated on a microplane
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Recipe Steps:
In a medium bowl, gently toss the tuna, shallots, chili pepper flakes, lime juice, fish sauce, cucumber, ginger and cilantro. You want to lightly coat the tuna while keeping it slightly chunky
Allow the Thai tuna salad to marinade for at least 10 minutes for good flavor
Served chilled or at room temperature with lettuce leaves, pita wedges or crackers.