La Curiosa - Ventresca Tuna Belly Fillets with Walnut Pesto

£8.95

An Italian lost in Galicia.

For a thousand years, pilgrims have walked the Camino de Santiago carrying provisions from distant lands. Somewhere along those ancient routes, someone discovered that soft walnuts from mountain groves paired with local herbs made worthwhile companions to Galician tuna belly. La Curiosa continues that tradition of happy accidents.

The walnut pesto here adds richness without competing with the ventresca's natural oils. There’s a good textural match between the creamy walnut’s earthiness and the tuna's buttery texture—This ventresca itself has real substance, with the luxurious quality that sets tuna belly apart from other tuna cuts.

This kind of fusion happens naturally when good ingredients meet thoughtful preparation. Pilgrims knew what they were doing when they started mixing their trail provisions with local catch. It’s a stretch but it’s as good as any other origin theory.

Ingredients: Tuna belly (fish), olive oil, basil, parmesan (milk), walnut (nut in shell), salt, garlic and white pepper.

Net Weight: 115g

An Italian lost in Galicia.

For a thousand years, pilgrims have walked the Camino de Santiago carrying provisions from distant lands. Somewhere along those ancient routes, someone discovered that soft walnuts from mountain groves paired with local herbs made worthwhile companions to Galician tuna belly. La Curiosa continues that tradition of happy accidents.

The walnut pesto here adds richness without competing with the ventresca's natural oils. There’s a good textural match between the creamy walnut’s earthiness and the tuna's buttery texture—This ventresca itself has real substance, with the luxurious quality that sets tuna belly apart from other tuna cuts.

This kind of fusion happens naturally when good ingredients meet thoughtful preparation. Pilgrims knew what they were doing when they started mixing their trail provisions with local catch. It’s a stretch but it’s as good as any other origin theory.

Ingredients: Tuna belly (fish), olive oil, basil, parmesan (milk), walnut (nut in shell), salt, garlic and white pepper.

Net Weight: 115g

 
About La Curiosa

La Curiosa offers a refreshing counterpoint in the Spanish tinned fish landscape—a young brand without multi-generational tales yet deeply connected to Galician canning craft. Founded by Cristobal Fernández, whose mother's 15-year cannery career sparked his fascination, this brand balances respect for tradition with youthful energy.

What makes La Curiosa stand out is their commitment to producing exclusively in Portomar's factories surrounding Ría de Arousa—Galicia's seafood heartland. Their quality Galician conservas maintain time-honoured techniques, including rarely seen processes like fish roasting, while bringing fresh perspective to a traditionally conservative industry.

Each Spanish tinned delicacy features seafood from Galician waters at peak seasonality, following the natural rhythms of the sea rather than market demands. Their approach is decidedly hands-on—pieces carefully selected and positioned by skilled workers to ensure proper presentation and flavour, with sauces made from traditional recipes using only natural ingredients.

About this Product

Allergens are in bold.

Contains fish, milk, and nuts. May contain traces of molluscs and crustaceans.

Store in a cool, dry place. See tin for use-by date.

Consume immediately after opening.

Product of Spain

Nutritional Value Per 100g
Energy1,450 kJ / 350 kcal
Total fat29 g
Saturated fat4.5 g
Carbohydrates0.2 g
Sugars0 g
Protein22 g
Salt0.35 g