If you are looking for easy dinner ideas you are in the right place! This tuna rice is one of our favorite dishes because it's easy, quick and tasty! It's an easy canned tuna recipe that's full of flavors.
Tuna rice can be a delicious and simple dish! You can prepare this recipe in various ways. In this case we mix the rice with canned tuna sautéed in olive oil, chopped onion and chopped garlic.
To make the recipe tastier and creamier we add grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese. It's a versatile meal that you can customize according to your taste preferences! With simple ingredients you can make tasty and easy recipes.
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Rice - Long-grain rice.
Olive oil, chopped onion, chopped garlic and bay leaf - For sautéing. Ingredients that add flavor to the rice.
Pepper - For seasoning the tuna.
Canned tuna - Flaked tuna.
Grated cheese - Adds flavor and creaminess to the rice.
Salt - Highlights all the other flavors.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE EASY TUNA RICE
Step 1: Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; set aside.
Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, the chopped onion, the chopped garlic and the bay leaf. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden. Remove the bay leaf, add the tuna and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3: Add the rice, stir and pour the water (about 600 ml (2 1/2 cups). Boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 4: When the rice is almost cooked, add the grated cheese and mix in the rice and tuna. Turn off the heat, season with a little more pepper and serve.
RECIPE TIPS
1. After the rice is cooked, turn off the heat, cover de pan and let the rice rest for about 5 minutes.
2. We usually use long-grain rice or medium-grain rice but you can use another type of rice. Long-grain rice is looser while medium-grain rice is creamier and absorb much more the flavors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it takes to cook rice?
The cooking time for rice may vary depending on the type of rice and cooking method. For long grain rice, 10 to 12 minutes and about 13 to 15 minutes for medium grain rice.
Note: The cooking time is after boiling. After boiling, cook the rice over low heat.
Can I replace canned tuna with sausages?
Absolutely. Tuna and sausages have different flavors and textures, but both go well with rice.
Can I add tomato to this recipe?
Yes, you can! Tomato adds flavor and color to this recipe and combines well with white rice.
If you are looking for easy dinner ideas you are in the right place! This tuna rice is one of our favorite dishes because it's easy, quick and tasty! It's an easy canned tuna recipe that's full of flavors.
150 grams (5 1/3 ounces) grated cheese (mozzarella or Parmesan)
1 medium onion
2 cloves of garlic
About 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) water to cook the rice
Salt (to taste)
Directions
Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork; set aside.
In a large saucepan, add the olive oil, the chopped onion, the chopped garlic and the bay leaf. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf, add the tuna and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the rice, stir and pour the water (about 600 ml (2 1/2 cups). Boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.
When the rice is almost cooked, add the grated cheese and mix in the rice and tuna. Turn off the heat, season with a little more pepper and serve.
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