Hearty and Delicious Tuna and Vegetable Porridge
Hearty and Delicious Tuna and Vegetable Porridge
How to Make Tuna and Vegetable Porridge | Creative Ways to Use Canned Tuna
When your stomach feels unsettled or you crave a comforting meal, why not try this delicious tuna and vegetable porridge, packed with nutrients? You can create a wonderful porridge using a simple can of tuna! This recipe will guide you through making a comforting and flavorful tuna and vegetable porridge that’s easy on the stomach. Perfect for when you have a poor appetite or during seasonal changes, this healthy and tasty meal is highly recommended!
Main Ingredients- 150g can of tuna (including oil)
- 200g soaked rice (approx. 1 cup)
- 1.5L water (approx. 7.5 cups)
Fresh Vegetables- 1 shiitake mushroom (small)
- 30g carrot (approx. 1/5 of a carrot)
- 1/2 onion (small)
- 1/3 zucchini (small)
Flavor Enhancers- 2 Tbsp tuna extract (soy sauce can be substituted)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1-2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 shiitake mushroom (small)
- 30g carrot (approx. 1/5 of a carrot)
- 1/2 onion (small)
- 1/3 zucchini (small)
Flavor Enhancers- 2 Tbsp tuna extract (soy sauce can be substituted)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1-2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
**[Prepare Ingredients]** Utilize any leftover chopped vegetables you have in your refrigerator to make a nutrient-rich tuna and vegetable porridge. Frozen vegetables work well too!
Step 2
**[Soak the Rice]** Rinse the rice under running water until clean. Soak it in water for 1 hour until well softened. Afterward, drain the rice in a sieve, retaining some of the soaking water, which can be useful later.
Step 3
**[Dice the Vegetables]** Finely dice 1 shiitake mushroom, 30g of carrot, 1/3 of a zucchini, and 1/2 an onion. Dicing the vegetables small will help them meld beautifully into the porridge.
Step 4
**[Utilize Tuna Oil]** Open the can of tuna and pour the oil into a pan. This oil will add a wonderful depth of flavor to your porridge.
Step 5
**[Sauté the Rice]** Add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil to the pan with the tuna oil. Then, add the soaked rice and sauté over medium-low heat until the rice grains become slightly translucent. Sautéing the rice beforehand makes the porridge more flavorful and helps it break down nicely.
Step 6
**[Start Cooking]** Add 1.5L of water and the contents of the tuna can (including the oil) to the pan with the sautéed rice. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 10 minutes. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer until the rice is thoroughly broken down and softened.
Step 7
As the porridge cooks, you’ll notice the rice grains starting to split open. This is a good sign that they are softening and breaking down beautifully.
Step 8
**[Add Vegetables]** Once the rice has softened sufficiently, add all the diced vegetables to the pot and cook until they are tender. Ensure that harder vegetables like carrots are fully cooked.
Step 9
**[Season]** When the vegetables are cooked, stir in 2 Tbsp of tuna extract, a pinch of black pepper, and 1-2 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds to season. Adjust the taste with salt if needed.
Step 10
**[Finish]** Continue to simmer gently until all the ingredients are well combined and the porridge has reached your desired consistency. Your delicious and nutritious tuna and vegetable porridge is ready to be enjoyed warm!
