Hearty Tuna Fried Rice is packed full of goodness from leftover rice, canned tuna, vegetables, fragrant fresh garlic, a scrambled egg, and tangy green onions! It’s ideal for busy weeknights and for feeding the whole family.
This canned tuna fried rice recipe is delicious, very easy, and tasty! Fried rice is a staple dish among Asian cuisine and makes the perfect main dishes.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- can of tuna, cooked rice, chopped carrots, green peas, lightly beaten eggs, olive oil, finely diced onion, finely chopped garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions.
How to make this Recipe:
- Cook rice and vegetables
First, heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once hot, add in cooled rice. Stir fry for about 2 minutes. Next, in the center of the skillet, make a large well. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once hot, add onion, garlic, and carrots, stir fry in the center of the pan for 1 minute, then mix with the rice to combine.
- Add eggs
Make another large well in the center and pour in beaten eggs. Allow it to sit for about 30 seconds, then gradually stir to create small scrambled egg pieces, stir to combine with the rice.
- Finish cooking and enjoy
Add in soy sauce and fish sauce, stir to combine. Add tuna and peas, stir and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Finally, taste and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Common Questions
Yes, you can use fresh tuna. Simply cook the fresh tuna separately before adding it to the fried rice. Canned tuna is more convenient and quicker to use, but fresh tuna will give the dish a different flavor and texture.
Use day-old or leftover rice, which is drier and less sticky. If using fresh rice, spread it out on a baking sheet and let it cool to room temperature to dry it out a bit before frying. Additionally, avoid over-stirring the rice while cooking.
Tuna Fried Rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat it thoroughly before consuming.
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Tuna Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 can of tuna (drained)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice (chilled)
- ½ cup carrots (chopped)
- ½ cup frozen green peas
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or chilies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once hot, add in cooled rice. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
- In the center of the skillet, make a large well. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once hot, add onion, garlic, and carrots, stir fry in the center of the pan for 1 minute, then mix with the rice to combine.
- Make another large well in the center and pour in beaten eggs. Allow it to sit for about 30 seconds, then gradually stir to create small scrambled egg pieces, stir to combine with the rice.
- Add in soy sauce and fish sauce, stir to combine. Add tuna and peas, stir and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
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