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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 438 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the canned tuna to the onion and garlic mixture. Break up the tuna into smaller pieces. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked basmati rice and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. 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 Information

Serving 1 serve = ¼ of the recipe Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 115mg (38%) Sodium 624mg (26%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serve = ¼ of the recipe
Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 624mg 26%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.