Ventresca (from the Bonito del Norte) is considered a delicacy. The tender belly meat of tuna, the most succulent and fatty part of the fish it delivers a delicate texture and rich, yet mild flavour and is often used simply in salads, with tomatoes, or enjoyed alone.
These tuna are caught in the Bay of Biscay, between the western coast of France and the Northern coast of Spain, during summer. Using sustainable, traditional hook-and-line methods famous for their more sustainable fishing practices.
La Ribera celebrate their 80th year in business in 2026. Starting life importing cod from the Nordics to turn into bacalao (salt cod) they have become an institution in Barcelona supplying restaurants and delis across Spain from their shop in El Born.
Ingredients:
Albacore Tuna (thunnus alalunga) (fish), olive oil, salt.
Net Weight: 111g
Drained weight: 81g
