Tuna Spread

I will start with a very modest recipe of a classic combination: tuna and capers. It is extremely simple, but perfect as sandwich spread or as an appetizer. Since I published this recipe the first time, I got a tip from my friend Lily to add Madame Jeanette pepper. I just tried it out, and like her, I can now hardly imagine the tuna spread without it! This small, pretty, yellow, crinkly pepper is quite hot, but if you remove the seeds, it just adds a warm, mysterious, almost smokey flavour. Try it!

• 260 grams tuna (2 cans, strained weight)
• 60 grams small capers, lightly chopped
• 1/2 - 1 tsp Madame Jeanette pepper, carefully de-seeded and very, very finely chopped
  
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp creme fraiche
• salt and freshly ground (citrus) pepper to taste

Put everything in a bowl and work it with a spoon until it becomes a smooth spread. Serve with toast or fresh bread. Variations can be made by adding chopped black olives and/or finely chopped red onion.