Tuna Fried Rice

It can be difficult to find a quick and easy meal that your kids will enjoy, but this delicious Tuna Fried Rice hits the spot. Not only is it budget-friendly and easy to make, but it also uses simple pantry staples and frozen vegetables – in fact, you may already have all the ingredients on hand! And if your kids aren’t fans of tuna, you can easily switch it out for cooked bacon strips or bits to create a more traditional fried rice dish. Use whatever kind of frozen veggies your family prefers – the options here are limitless!

Can Tuna Fried Rice be made ahead of time?

Yes, Tuna Fried Rice can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw completely overnight in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave.

Is Tuna Fried Rice suitable for leftovers?

Refrigerate leftover Tuna Fried Rice for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave.

Tuna Fried Rice

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An incredibly easy and tasty light meal, this Tuna Fried Rice is popular with kids. If they don’t like tuna, you can easily swap it out for cooked bacon strips or bits.

• Total Time: 13 mins
• Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup (135 g) frozen vegetables
• 2 garlic cloves, freshly minced
• 2 cups (370 g) cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, short-grain or even brown rice)
• 185 g (61/2 oz) canned tuna 
• 4 eggs, whisked
• 2 tbsp tamari (or all-purpose soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the frozen vegetables and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring it through the vegetables.
4. Add the rice and tuna and cook for 1 minute, stirring everything to combine.
5. Move everything to one side of the pan. Add the egg to the other side and cook for 2–3 minutes until firm. When cooked, combine it with the rice mixture.
6. Add the tamari and sesame oil, cook for 1 minute, then serve.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely overnight in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave. 

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave. 

• Author: Nicole
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins
• Category: fried rice, tuna fried rice, tune rice
• Method: pan
• Cuisine: Chinese