Quick & Nutritious Tuna Fried Rice – A Filipino Pantry Savior!

Tuna Fried Rice

Got leftover rice and a can of tuna? Transform them into a hearty, flavor-packed meal in just 25 minutes with this Filipino-style Tuna Fried Rice! Perfect for busy weeknights, lazy lunches, or even breakfast, this dish proves that simple ingredients can create something truly delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Zero waste hero – Revives leftover rice effortlessly.
✔ Budget-friendly – Canned tuna + basic pantry staples.
✔ Balanced meal – Packed with protein, veggies, and carbs.
✔ Customizable – Adjust spices and add-ins to your taste!

Pro Tips for the Best Tuna Fried Rice

🍳 Use day-old rice – Less moisture = better texture!
🔥 High heat stir-fry – Prevents soggy rice.
🌶️ Spice it up – Add chopped chili or a dash of patis (fish sauce) for depth.

Serving Suggestions

🍽️ Top with a fried egg – Runny yolk = instant sauce!
🥢 Pair with atchara – The pickled tang cuts through the richness.
🍋 Squeeze calamansi – Brightens all the flavors.

Fun Fact: In the Philippines, fried rice isn’t just a side dish – it’s meal-worthy comfort food, especially when loaded with tuna!

One bite and you’ll never look at leftovers the same way again! 😋🍚

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Quick & Nutritious Tuna Fried Rice – A Filipino Pantry Savior!

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Sauteing, Stir Frying Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: Fish Pescetarian Quick Meals Vegetable

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 896

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Tuna Fried Rice Filipino Recipe. Feel free to substitute your favorite tuna for the canned tuna. Although I used basic tuna flakes in oil in this dish. If you want a little more heat, spicy tuna is a great option. Tuna fried rice is something I prepare frequently. The fact that it contains vegetables is an extra benefit, so I often add carrot and cabbage. But you may add other vegetables you want as well, like bell pepper and spring onions.

Ingredients

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Servings

• 180 g 1 small can Tuna
• 4 cup Cooked Rice
• 4 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 red Onion (minced)
• 1 Carrot (minced)
• 100 g Cabbage or Chinese Pechay (roughly cut)
• 20 g Spring Onion, Sibuyas dahonan (finley cut)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 4 tbsp Cooking Oil
• 1 tbsp Liquid Seasoning (hot chili)
• 20 g grated Cheese (optional)
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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1. In a pan, heat 2 tbsp. cooking oil, then sauté minced garlic and onion.

2. Add the cooked rice, and then add the diced carrots. Cook on low heat and mix to incorporate.

3. Add the canned tuna and stir fry to combine, then add soy sauce, hot chili liquid seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper. Continue to stir-fry.

4. Add grated cheese (if desired) and Chinese pechy or cabbage, followed by finely chopped spring onion. Stir-fry for a few more seconds.

5. Serve while still warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 896kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.8g28%

Saturated Fat 3.5g18%

Cholesterol 23mg8%

Sodium 810mg34%

Potassium 468mg14%

Total Carbohydrate 153.5g52%

Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%

Sugars 2.4g

Protein 25.9g52%

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Calcium 9 mg

Iron 49 mg

Vitamin D 3 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Fried Rice, Tuna Fried Rice, Filipino Recipe

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