Maltese Tuna Tomato dip

 Serves: 6

  • 180 grams tinned tuna in oil (drained)
  • 3 anchovy fillets (chopped)
  • 200 grams tomato paste (concentrated puree)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 50 grams kalamata olives (pitted)
  • 100 grams galletti or water biscuits or cream crackers
  • 3 tablespoons chopped flatleaf parsley
  • 1 pinch of chilli flakes
  • 180 millilitres extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (plus extra to taste)

  1. First blitz the crackers in the food processor until they have broken down.
  2. Now add all ingredients and blitz to a paste. If it seems dry, add a splash of water. Taste the dip and add more vinegar if desired.
  3. Serve with slices of crusty bread or galletti or water biscuits/cream crackers.