Ingredients

• 60 g dry couscous — uncooked
• 90 ml water — boiling
• 120 g canned tuna in water — drained and flaked
• 5 g olive oil — liquid
• 5 g fresh parsley — finely chopped
• 1 g dried oregano — crumbled
• 1 g salt — fine
• 0.5 g black pepper — ground optional

Instructions

1. Add the dry couscous to a small heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over it, then cover with a plate and let sit for 5 minutes to steam.
2. While the couscous steams, drain the canned tuna well and flake it with a fork in a mixing bowl to remove excess liquid that could feel heavy on the stomach.
3. Fluff the couscous gently with a fork, then add it to the bowl with the tuna along with the olive oil, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper if using.
4. Stir everything together until evenly combined, pressing lightly with the back of a spoon to help the mixture hold together.
5. With clean hands, form the mixture into 6–8 small bite-size patties or balls and place them on a plate; press gently so they are compact and easy to pick up.
6. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled, which can feel gentler on the stomach than very hot foods when you are bloated.