Is there an authentic alternative to Tuna that doesn't involve fish? I'm sadly allergic (although shellfish are fine).

Natalie R.
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“Riso Freddo” {Italian Rice Salad}
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Jenny M.
Jenny M. September 11, 2016
Green kitchen storys has a resepi for vegan tuna with sunflowerseds.
 
Nancy
Nancy September 11, 2016
There are recipes for this dish without the tuna, or with cured pork, semi soft cheeses and hard-cooked eggs. So you don't have to do a direct tuna substitute to get a tasty (and nutritious) dish. For ex:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2009/05/seriously-italian-insalata-di-riso-recipe.html
 
Natalie R.
Natalie R. September 11, 2016
Thank you! I really wanted to make something authentic for my first time trying the dish, so that's very useful to know.
 
702551
702551 September 10, 2016
Consult your allergist. This is much more a medical question more than a culinary question.
 
pierino
pierino September 10, 2016
If crustaceans are okay, and not just mollusks I would suggest perhaps lobster, langoustine or even cold prawns.
 
Natalie R.
Natalie R. September 11, 2016
Thank you! I can eat crustaceans, so that sounds like a tasty complement to the ingredients in the salad. I think I'll try prawns - perhaps with some olive oil to make up for the "packed in oil" part.
 
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