Rice with tuna: the saving recipe

Hello Welcome to Paulina Kitchen! Today I bring you a very simple recipe but loved by many: rice with tuna . That friendly dish that takes us out of trouble when we look for a fast, easy, surrender , and if we put a little wave, even elegant.

Who did not make a rice food with tuna and mayonnaise ever in life? All. And the one who does not recommend it.

In this note we are going to get fully into the world of this recipe that seems simple, but also has its secrets. I am going to tell you what it carries, how to do rice with tuna so that it is not dry and sad, and all possible variations: with egg, with corn, with peas (peas) , in rice salad with tuna .

About rice with tuna

Rice with tuna is the Messi of food or meals for Tupper. He does not need a presentation, but a little love in preparation. Because one thing is to mix white rice cooked with a can of tuna and say "ready", and another very different is to turn that into a complete , tasty and wave meal.

This dish can be eaten cold, hot, lukewarm or ambient temperature , and that already makes it champion of the food dishes. In addition, it is such a flexible recipe that we can add what we have by hand: bullshit, corn, olives , tomato, and even hard egg, for rice with tuna and egg .

And, as if that were not enough, it is economical. That is: rice (cheap), and tuna in can (super yield), which with a couple of extras can become lunch, dinner or even chopped. So yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is one of those easy and fast recipes that everyone should have under the sleeve.

Rice with tuna in can: an easy and fast recipe

One of the greatest merits of rice with tuna in can is that it does not need more than two base ingredients: rice and tuna . The rest is optional, but that's where grace enters.

The ideal is to use cooked white rice that is cold or at least tempered to be able to mix it well without becoming a paste. Tuna can be natural or oil , but the important thing is that it is well drained so that the rice does not become soup.

And then ... to let the imagination fly! From a rice with tuna and mayonnaise , creamy, to rice with tuna and a touch of lemon, chopped parsley or coriander , if they want to get gourmet.

Rice with tuna: Natural vs. In oil

What is better for rice recipe with tuna ? Well, it depends on the taste of each one and the use that is going to be given.

• Natural tuna is lighter, ideal if a lighter version is sought or if dressings such as mayonnaise or lemon are added .
  
• Oil tuna , adds flavor and a more juicy texture. In that case, it is convenient to drain it a bit so that it is not heavy, unless they are using it as part of the dressing.

Reasons to choose rice with tuna

1. Easy and fast : it is armed in less than half an hour.
2. Versatile : admits infinite combinations.
3. Economic : basic and accessible ingredients.
4. Ideal to carry : cold or ambient temperature, it is still delicious.
5. Rico and light : If you prepare with natural tuna and yamaní rice , it is perfect as FIT option.
6. It is well preserved : it remains fresh in the refrigerator for several days, always in a hermetic container.
7. Apt to improvise : ideal for when we don't know what to cook.
   

Key data for it to go well and rich

1. To make it simple and tasty, the secret is at the point of rice : neither past, nor hard.
2. In the rice salad with tuna , the ingredients must be cold so that they do not "cook" with each other.
3. You can eat cold without problem. In fact, it improves after a time of refrigerator.
4. To flavor the rice, broth can be used in cooking , spices (such as turmeric or garlic powder), or lemon juice.
5. Both natural tuna and oil tuna are valid , but it depends on the taste and amount of fat that is sought to have the dish.
6. The recipe can wear stirred egg or hard egg, although the recipe is different. The scrambled egg is better in a warm version of rice with tuna .
7. Hard in the refrigerator up to 3 or 4 days , well covered.
8. Some of the vegetables that are best in rice with tuna are: bellish, grated carrot, cucumber, cherry tomato, celery, purple onion, and avocado .

6 rice variants with tuna

• With tuna and scrambled egg : more loose, fried rice type. It is served hot or warm, similar to Chinese rice .
• With tuna and mayonnaise : creamy version, roller salad but with tuna.
• With integral or yamaní rice : for the healthiest. lighter and fiber option .
• Spicy version : with ground chili, Sriracha or Tabasco. For the most daring.
• With avocado and tomato : total freshness for summer lunch.
• Mediterranean style : with black olives , dry tomato and oregano. A delight.

5 tips and closing tips for rice recipe with tuna 

1. Let the rice cool before mixing and separating it with a fork to take off the grains well.
2. Save the rice in bottles or small tuppers if it is for food: more practical.
3. Do not pass with the mayonnaise , because it becomes heavy.
4. A splash of apple or lemon vinegar lifts everything.
5. A touch of curry or cumin gives you an interesting twist.

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Rice recipe with tuna

Yield: 2 portions

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of cooked white rice (better if it is fine long type)
• 1 can natural or oil tuna (the one preferred)
• 2 hard eggs
• 1/2 cup of corn (in can, frozen or cooked)
• 1/2 cup of cooked peas
• 1/2 red or chopped green bell
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (optional but recommended)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Lemon
• Olive oil at ease

How to make rice with step by step

1. If the cooked rice is not counted, cook the rice in abundant salt water until it is tender and loose. Drain well and let it cool or warm. 
2. Cook the eggs in boiling water for 10 minutes (since the water boils). Cool, peel and chop.
3. In a large container, mix the white rice cooked with well drained and shredded tuna with the fork.
4. Add the corn, the peas, the chopped belling and the hard eggs. Mix with softness.
5. Add the tablespoons of mayonnaise for a more creamy version. You can also use olive oil and a touch of lemon.
6. Salpimentar at ease. Let cool a few minutes in refrigerator so that the flavors settle.