Hearty and Delicious Tuna and Onion Rice Bowl
A Fantastic Tuna and Onion Rice Bowl Recipe Using Canned Tuna from Holiday Gifts
Do you have leftover canned tuna from the holidays and are wondering how to use it? We present a delicious Tuna and Onion Rice Bowl that makes for a satisfying meal, perfect for solo diners, and is packed with nutrition. It’s simple yet wonderfully flavorful, making it easy for anyone to create.
Main Ingredients- 1 bowl of warm rice
- 1/2 onion
- 1 stalk of green onion (with a little set aside for garnish)
- 2 fresh eggs
- A little cooking oil
- A pinch of black pepper
Sauce- 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine
- A drizzle of sesame oil
For Stir-frying Onions- 3 Tbsp water
- 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine
- A drizzle of sesame oil
For Stir-frying Onions- 3 Tbsp water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare half an onion by thinly slicing it into strips. Slice it uniformly for a pleasant texture when cooked.
Step 2
Finely chop the green onion. It’s a good idea to set aside a small amount for garnish.
Step 3
Crack 2 fresh eggs into a bowl and whisk them together until the yolks and whites are well combined. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Quickly pour in the whisked eggs and stir them briskly to make scrambled eggs. Remove the scrambled eggs just before they are fully cooked; this will result in a softer, more moist texture.
Step 4
Prepare your canned tuna. Carefully drain about half of the oil from the can using a sieve, leaving a little for flavor.
Step 5
Without adding any extra cooking oil to the pan, add the drained tuna directly and stir-fry. Lightly sprinkle some black pepper to remove any fishy odors. Sauté until the excess moisture evaporates, which will give the tuna a fluffier texture.
Step 6
In a separate pan, heat a little cooking oil. Add the thinly sliced onions and chopped green onions, then stir-fry over medium-low heat until the onions become translucent. It’s important to cook them gently to bring out their natural sweetness.
Step 7
Once the onions are translucent, add the pre-mixed sauce (1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 Tbsp mirin, and a drizzle of sesame oil) and continue to stir-fry. Add about 3 Tbsp of water while stir-frying to simmer the onions, making them moist and flavorful as they absorb the sauce. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 8
Serve the warm rice in a bowl. Generously spoon the deliciously stir-fried onions over the rice, ensuring they cover it nicely.
Step 9
Finally, top the bowl with the soft scrambled eggs. Garnish with the chopped green onions and, if desired, a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for a touch of heat. This completes your visually appealing, three-colored Tuna and Onion Rice Bowl. Enjoy your meal!
