tuna

Elegant fish flavour. Small tuna named "Bonito del norte". Silky textured, hand trimmed & packed. Ortiz bonito tuna (thunnus alalunga) is a smallish tuna generally weighing less than 20kg. All of the fish that Ortiz buy is caught on rod and line in the Bay of Biscay and then processed by hand. The flesh is a pale colour and has a delicate flavour that is at its best when eaten simply, in a salad for example.

Pinky-fleshed, tender atún claro with a distinct tuna taste. Makes a great empanada. Ortiz Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is mostly fished off the west coast of Africa. The flesh is a pinkish red colour and makes excellent eating, being full flavoured but not too strong. It can be used in salads or sandwiches or is the ideal tuna to use in a classic Galician tuna empanada.

Traditional hearty stew, ready in minutes. Tender bonito tuna trim, potato, onions, green peppers. Marmitako is a traditional Basque fisherman's stew from with bonito white tuna, potatoes, onion, tomato, and green peppers. To prepare, place unopened pouch in an uncovered medium-sized saucepan of cold water and heat until boiling. Alternatively empty contents onto a plate, cover and microwave for 2 min.