Tuna Mornay

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 can tuna, in its own juice
• 1 onion(s)
• 1 can of mushrooms
• 90 g margarine or butter
• 60 g flour
• salt and pepper
• 1 handful of chips (potato chips), from a bag or homemade
• ½ tsp mustard
• 1 package of mashed potato powder, better homemade
• Milk

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

with mashed potatoes, from Papua New Guinea

Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the package instructions or make your own. Chop the onion and fry in butter, then sauté with the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Add the flour. Slowly add a little milk over low heat until a thick, white mixture forms, like béchamel sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and mustard. Drain the tuna, add it, and mix. Crumble the potato chips and mix in half. Pour the mashed potatoes into a baking dish, spread the fish sauce over them, sprinkle the rest of the chips on top, and bake for 10 minutes at 200°C. Serve with peas or carrots, if desired. This recipe was prepared for the traditional buffet at the 2009 Women’s World Day of Prayer, whose service came from Papua New Guinea. I’m a bit bothered by the bland appearance, but the taste is really good.