Cabbage and Tuna Fried Rice: A Satisfying and Healthy Meal
Delicious Fried Rice Recipe with Cabbage and Tuna, Perfect for a Diet Meal!
Are you striving for a healthy diet every day? If you want a light yet filling meal for one of your daily meals, I highly recommend this fried rice using cabbage. This recipe reduces the amount of rice and adds flavorful tuna, not only enhancing the taste but also providing a sense of fullness. It’s an excellent choice for a diet meal that won’t leave you feeling hungry. Experience a satisfying meal with a bowl of clean cabbage fried rice that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Main Ingredients- 1/4 head of cabbage (approx. 400g)
- 1 can of tuna (drained)
- 3 eggs
- 1 bowl of cooked rice (mixed grain rice recommended)
- 40g carrot
- 1/3 stalk of green onion
- 3 Tbsp canned corn
Seasoning- 0.7 Tbsp tuna extract
- 0.7 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp perilla oil
- Pinch of black pepper
- 0.7 Tbsp tuna extract
- 0.7 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp perilla oil
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly slice the cabbage and then finely mince it. About 1/4 head (approximately 400g) will add generous volume to your fried rice.
Step 2
Rinse the minced cabbage lightly in cold water to remove any impurities, then place it in a colander to drain thoroughly. This step prevents excess water from forming when stir-frying.
Step 3
Drain the oil completely from the canned tuna using a sieve. Removing the tuna oil will ensure the fried rice is not greasy and maintains a clean flavor.
Step 4
Finely mince the carrot and green onion. Mincing the vegetables makes them blend well with the rice grains for a better eating experience.
Step 5
In a bowl, beat the 3 eggs with a pinch of salt. Heat a little oil in a pan over low heat and scramble the eggs, stirring gently with chopsticks. Stirring with chopsticks will help create a soft, fluffy texture.
Step 6
Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate. Add 0.5 Tbsp of perilla oil to the pan, then add the minced green onion and carrot. Stir-fry over medium-low heat until fragrant. Sautéing the green onions to release their aroma will deepen the flavor of the fried rice.
Step 7
Once the green onions and carrots become fragrant, add the drained minced cabbage and stir-fry quickly over high heat until it wilts slightly. Be careful not to overcook the cabbage, as it can release water; keeping it slightly crisp is key.
Step 8
When the cabbage is slightly wilted, add 0.7 Tbsp of tuna extract and 0.7 Tbsp of oyster sauce. Stir-fry quickly to ensure the ingredients and seasonings are well combined. The oyster sauce and tuna extract add a savory umami flavor, making it even more delicious.
Step 9
Add the 1 bowl of cooked rice (using mixed grain rice like brown or barley rice will make it healthier) and break up the rice grains with a spatula, mixing them well with the other ingredients. This is where you can adjust the rice ratio to create a fried rice with less rice and more vegetables.
Step 10
Once the rice is somewhat combined with the ingredients, gently mix in the prepared scrambled eggs and drained tuna. At this point, adding 3 Tbsp of canned corn will provide a delightful popping texture and sweet flavor, making the fried rice even richer.
Step 11
Stir-fry one last time until all ingredients are smoothly blended. Your healthy cabbage fried rice, with reduced rice and enhanced flavor and satiety from vegetables and tuna, is now complete! Finish with a light sprinkle of black pepper.
