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 Steps:

1. Dice the avocado and mix it with the tuna belly and cherry tomatoes.
2. In a blender, add the egg, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and chopped basil. Gradually incorporate the oil while blending until the mixture emulsifies.
3. Mix the basil mayonnaise with the rest of the ingredients to assemble the salad.
4. Place the salad on a plate using a cooking ring, add a few pieces of tuna belly and cherry tomatoes on top, and serve.

Ingredients:  

• 2 avocados
• 4 cherry tomatoes
• 20g of tuna belly in olive oil (Olasagasti)
• Mild olive oil
• 1 egg
• Lemon juice (one teaspoon)
• Chopped basil (two tablespoons)
• Mustard (one teaspoon)
• Salt

Don’t forget our secret ingredient… the Cantabrian Sea.

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We are ready to prepare our artisanal preserves Family Tradition in a sustainable way, scrupulously respecting the established fishing quotas that keep the sea alive with its species thanks to controlled fishing.

Olasagasti company.

The bonito del norte quota for the inshore fleet in the Bay of Biscay amounts to around 18,000 tonnes by 2023. The campaigns of recent years have yielded positive results. Last year, Basque ports recorded the entry of 7,802 tonnes of white tuna with an average price of 4.18 euros, with the majority of entries occurring in Getaria and Hondsrribia, mainly, followed by Bermeo, Ondarroa and Pasaia. (Basque Country harbours-North of Spain).

2023 Bonito del norte fishery.

This year’s campaign has begun in a satisfactory manner for the Basque Arrantzales (fishermen). A month after the start of the fishery, catches are good and the outlook for the future is favourable.

However, the water temperature is causing a lot of concern: this year the water is warmer than other years at this time of year and it is not yet known how this will affect the bonito del norte.

Thus, uncertainty -for one reason or another- always plays a leading role in our fishing campaigns (dates and places of fishing, limited number of pieces, very variable price per kilo, always rising cost of ingredients…).

Anyway, we are ready to prepare our artisanal preserves Family Tradition in a sustainable way, scrupulously respecting the established fishing quotas that keep the sea alive with its species thanks to controlled fishing. We love the CANTÁBRICO.

Olasagasti Family.

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Canned fish is a good alternative because of its high nutritional value, convenience and price. But make sure they are of good quality, they are for your children!

Fish is a food that is especially recommended as part of healthy habits and a varied, healthy and balanced diet, thanks to its nutritional properties, qualities and fundamental benefits for our health. And in the case of oily fish, the Mediterranean diet suggests eating it at least two days a week.

From what age is canned fish recommended for children?

Oily fish is a source of proteins, minerals, vitamins and Omega 3, its star nutrient that contributes to the development of a child’s memory and intelligence.

We know that from the age of 6 months, in addition to breast milk, new foods are gradually introduced into the baby’s diet: Fruits, vegetables, fish and meat. It is recommended to start with white fish and, from the ninth month, with oily fish.

Almost any type of fish can be given from the beginning: both white fish and small blue fish. As an exception, fish with a high mercury content (swordfish/emperer, bluefin tuna, shark and pike) should be avoided until the age of 10 years.

Oily fish is a source of protein, minerals, vitamins and Omega 3, its star nutrient that contributes to the development of the child’s memory and intelligence.

Although babies can start eating fresh fish in crumbled or pureed form from the age of half a year, it is from the age of 12 months that canned fish can finally be introduced into their diet. Normally it will be oily fish: tuna, sardines, white tuna… Although it is not advisable to overuse tinned fish with such young children – it is preferable for them to eat salt-free food -, it is good to have them in the pantry as a second option or for the rest of the older siblings.

The importance of a good choice.

The key is to choose quality canned foods that do not contain preservatives, colourings, additives, harmful fats or added sugars.

Despite the information available, there are still sometimes prejudices when it comes to offering canned foods to children. Many are unaware of the many benefits they can bring to children and that foods do not lose their properties during the process from fresh to preserved. We are talking about natural or undercooked products. The key is to choose quality preserves that do not contain preservatives, colourings, additives, harmful fats or added sugars.

The healthiest thing to do is to cook your own food. However, we don’t always have fresh fish or vegetables at hand (or they are not in season), so canned food is a good alternative due to its high nutritional value, convenience and price. But make sure they are quality, they are for your baby, your family, for you! Don’t you deserve it!?

Reliable canned food for children and not-so-children

These are my recommendations -even if there are no children at home-:

• Choose the best. Go for brands that give you absolute confidence, that you know how they prepare or cook the food, and the origin of the product. Which brings us to the next tip.
• Read the label: the place of origin, the ingredients and the nutritional values; the method of conservation, and the expiry date.
• Discard bulging cans and suspicious jars that have leaked juice through the lid. They must be vacuum-sealed. By simply opening, observing and smelling the contents, you can tell whether they are in good or bad condition.
• If there is any of the contents of the can left over, transfer it to a glass container and, in the case of canned fish, cover it with oil so that it lasts longer in the fridge.

Fresh food, yes. Cooking, whenever possible. Canned food, too. And quality, quality, quality, always!

But, above all, give lots of love, laugh and enjoy with them. If you know how to pass this on to your baby or your children, you will make them really happy, for sure.

Marta Olass, Olasagasti family.

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Sarah and Tom both found themselves at a small dinner party hosted by mutual friends. They didn’t know each other, but they struck up a conversation over appetizers and quickly realized they had a shared love for cooking. As the night went on, the conversation turned to their favorite recipes and ingredients.

The simple act of sharing a meal can often bring people together and create lasting memories.

Tom mentioned that he loved using tinned tuna in his cooking, which surprised Sarah. She had always associated tinned tuna with bland and unappetizing dishes, but Tom explained that quality tinned tuna can be delicious and versatile.

Intrigued, Sarah asked Tom to share his favorite recipe using tinned tuna. Tom pulled out his phone and showed Sarah a simple recipe for tuna salad that he had learned from his aunt, with quinoa and vegetables.

Warm salad recipe with tinned tuna.

To make the salad, Tom combined a tin of quality tuna with quinoa, sautéed courgettes and fresh spinac, sashew nuts, black pepper and the olive oil from the tin with a pinch of lemon juice. He added that depending on what he had at home or found at the market, he varied the recipe a little.

Sarah was skeptical at first, but as soon as she took a look at the pictures she immediately recognized that the tuna looked amazing and that it went very well with the rest of the recipe. It looked like a healthy and well-balanced dish! She was amazed at how such a simple recipe could be so delicious.

Sarah and Tom continued to imagine for the rest of the evening how they would enrich those appetizing dishes offered at dinner with preserves, and talked about their own cooking experiences sharing tips and tricks. They even discovered that they both loved experimenting with new flavors and ingredients.

The power of quality tinned tuna.

By the end of the night, Sarah and Tom had exchanged numbers and promised to cook together soon. They both agreed that the simple act of sharing a meal (and the conversation about) have brought them closer together and created a special bond.

In conclusion, the power of food should never be underestimated. Sarah and Tom’s experience shows that even a simple recipe using Olasagasti tinned tuna can bring people together and create lasting connections. So, next time you find yourself in a social setting, don’t be afraid to share your love for cooking and try new recipes with others. You never know who you might meet and what delicious dishes you might discover together.

Marta Olass & Olasagasti Family.

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Their organizers consider it to be the No. 1 quality Food and Beverage fair in Europe and one of the most prestigious in the world. We could not miss such an appointment and we will attend next month, of course, to this incredible meeting of producers, horeca professionals, chefs, distributors and customers who are committed to excellence, service and gastronomic enjoyment.

OLASAGASTI at 4th HALL 
stand 4c30 (EUSKADI-BASQUE COUNTRY) / Booth 22

#OlasagastiWay philosophy: Our way of living and working with passion, in a sustainable way, following traditions and a family business that dates back to the beginning of the last century

Olasagasti at the 2023 Salon Gourmets.

A perfect occasion to hold meetings between national and international professionals from the gastronomic sector: restaurants, hotels, distribution, catering and specialised trade. This is the great showcase for high-end trends.

At our stand you will find the hospitality that characterizes us, the premium preserves from the Cantábrico Sea, a close attention and service and some novelties 😉

• Come and get to know us and taste a quality that you may not have known before.
• Dare to be part of the #OlasagastiTeam (we are a big family) and live our #OlasagastiWay philosophy: Our way of living and working with passion, in a sustainable way, following traditions and a family business that dates back to the beginning of the last century. We produce an unique jewel from the Cantábrico.
• Come to our stand to say hello, to enjoy and to exchange synergies and opinions on the situation of haute cuisine.

So, are you coming to live the gastronomic experience of the year with us in Madrid?

You will find us at:

HALL 4 
stand 4c30 (EUSKADI-BASQUE COUNTRY) / Booth 22

If you feel like it, you can make an appointment with us so that we can serve you better. Send us an email to comercial@conservasolasagasti.com.

Marta Olass and the Sales Department.

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