Tuna surprise

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCoconut milk
¼cupShortening
1teaspoonCrushed dried red pepper
1smallBay leaf
2cansTuna; drained and flaked
2teaspoonsCinnamon
1Garlic clove; crushed
½cupRhubarb; sliced, unsweetened
1tablespoonBrown sugar
Salt to taste
Fluffy rice

Directions

Make coconut milk by bring 1 cup milk and 1 cup water to a boil, add 1 cup shredded coconut and let stand for 5 minutes and strain.

Heat shortening in heavy skillet, add red pepper and bay leaf, and cook 2-3 minutes. Add tuna, cinnamon, garlic and cook 5 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk, rhubarb, brown sugar, and salt to taste.

Simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Serve over hot fluffy rice.

From: The Tuna Cookbook