Tuna Fried Rice
Tuna fried rice is a simple and easy recipe which is perfect for lunch, dinner parties, or even as a side dish.
ESTIMATED COST : $7.38, or $1.85 a serve
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil divided
- 2 eggs beaten and lightly salted
- 90 grams (3.17 ounces) small brown onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 425 grams (14.99 ounces) canned tuna drained
- 3 cups (360 grams, 12.69 ounces) cooked day old basmati rice
- 40 grams (⅓ cup, 1.41 ounces) frozen green peas defrosted
- 40 grams (½ cup, 1.41 ounces) green (spring) onions finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked. Remove from wok and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in the wok and add the chopped brown onion. Cook until it starts to become brown. Then add the minced garlic. Cook for a further 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the canned tuna to the onion and garlic mixture. Break up the tuna into smaller pieces. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked basmati rice and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the green peas, green (spring) onions, egg, and soy sauce. Mix well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Taste rice for seasoning, add salt to your liking to season the rice. Turn off heat and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serve = ¼ of the recipeCalories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 624mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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