Spicy Tuna Rillettes

• 3/4 pound fatty tuna belly
• 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 10 brined green peppercorns, drained and finely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt
• Crackers or toasts, for serving

1. Fit a medium pot with a steamer insert.
2. Add 1 inch of water to the pot and bring it to a boil.
3. Add the tuna and steam until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
4. Let cool.
5. Flake the tuna into a medium bowl; don't remove the fat.
6. Gently stir in the cilantro, scallions, butter, green peppercorns, lemon juice and cayenne.
7. In a small bowl, beat the cream until stiff.
8. Fold the cream into the tuna and season with salt.
9. Transfer to a crock and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled with crackers.

tuna belly, cilantro, scallions, unsalted butter, green peppercorns, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, heavy cream, salt, crackers

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spicy-tuna-rillettes (may not work)