A classic cold starter: firm tomato filled with a creamy tuna-and-rice mixture. Fresh, simple, and generous, with enough acidity and texture to stay light without tasting bland. Best served freshly assembled, while the tomato still has all its freshness.
Cut a thin lid from each tomato and carefully scoop out the center, removing the seeds and excess pulp without piercing the walls. Place them upside down on paper towels while you prepare the filling; they should stay firm and free of pooled liquid so they do not water down the mixture.
Drain the canned tuna very well and flake it into a bowl. Add the cooked white rice, mayonnaise, very finely chopped red onion, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; mix gently for
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Gently blot the inside of the tomatoes if any moisture remains and divide the filling among all four, settling it in without packing it down. It should mound slightly while staying creamy, loose, and stable inside the tomato. Serve immediately or keep chilled until serving. Done! If the tomato stays firm and the filling holds together without turning into a dense paste, it came out just right. 🧡
