Carrageenan Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a fresh, vibrant appetizer that punches way above their weight — bright with ginger, tangy from lime, and deeply savory thanks to coconut aminos standing in for traditional soy sauce. Coconut aminos is the real hero here, delivering that umami depth without any of the additives or thickeners that sneak into so many bottled condiments and sauces. The tuna filling comes together in a single bowl, seasoned with toasted coconut oil, turmeric, and scallion greens for a flavor profile that feels restaurant-worthy but genuinely effortless. English cucumber rounds make naturally sturdy, cool little vessels — no baking, no fuss, just a quick scoop with a spoon and you're ready to fill. Everything in this recipe is straightforward and whole-ingredient, so you're not left squinting at labels or second-guessing what's hiding in a marinade or dressing. Serve them right away with a squeeze of lime and a scatter of cilantro and they disappear fast — which is honestly the best problem to have at a party.
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4 servings
For the tuna filling
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp toasted coconut oil
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
For the cups
- 2 large english cucumbers
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the ends off both cucumbers and cut each into rounds about 1 inch thick — you should get 16–20 pieces total. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving a solid base about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the cups on a serving platter.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, coconut aminos, lime juice, grated ginger, coconut oil, scallion greens, turmeric, and salt. Flake and stir with a fork until the dressing is evenly distributed and the mixture holds together loosely.
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