Gourmet Thai Spicy Chili Tuna Appetizer
Watcharee Limanon
4-6
10 minutes
Thai
Appetizer
Who says canned tuna can’t be gourmet? Turn simple pantry ingredients into beautiful, flavorful appetizers in just 10 minutes. Canned tuna, colorful sweet peppers, crunchy cabbage and fresh cilantro come together with Watcharee’s Thai Spicy Chili Sauce for sweet, savory and spicy Thai flavor. Served in individual appetizer spoons, these refreshing bites are perfect for entertaining, holiday gatherings or a quick snack.

Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Watcharee’s Thai Spicy Chili Sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 cans tuna (5 oz each), drained well
- 3–4 small sweet peppers, finely diced (red, yellow or orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
For Serving:
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Small appetizer spoons or individual serving dishes
Directions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly. Transfer to a bowl and gently break into small pieces with a fork.
Remove seeds from the sweet peppers and finely dice them.
Add diced peppers and chopped cilantro to the tuna.
Add 4 tablespoons Watcharee’s Thai Spicy Chili Sauce and gently toss to coat.
Place a small amount of shredded cabbage in each appetizer spoon or serving dish.
Spoon the tuna mixture over the cabbage.
Drizzle with extra Thai Spicy Chili Sauce, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
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