Easy Tuna Fried Rice
Tuna fried rice is a savory and satisfying dish made by stir-frying cooked rice with tuna, vegetables, and a flavorful combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen chopped carrots and peas
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 2.5 oz containers of spicy sweet chili tuna drained
- 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon fish sauce optional
Garnish
- sesame seeds
- green onion
Instructions
- The day before you cook the fried rice, prepare the jasmine rice. In a sauce pan bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil. Once boiling add jasmine rice. Cook covered according to the package directions and let cool. Store in the fridge overnight.
- In a large skillet heat cooking oil and sesame oil over medium high heat. Once heated add onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onion has started to soften and become translucent.
- Add frozen vegetables to the large frying skillet and cook then cook for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooled and cooked jasmine rice to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables. Pan fry until the oil has been absorbed about 1-2 minutes. If you have excess moisture from the frozen vegetables, increase heat a little bit. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
- Add tuna, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir well to combine and cook for an aditional 3-4 minutes until the rice is well seasoned. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3343IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg