Spicy Tuna Fried Rice Recipe
Spicy Tuna Fried Rice Recipe
Ultimate Dorm Room Recipe: Super Easy Spicy Tuna Fried Rice (Beginner-Friendly)
Calling all kitchen novices and dorm residents! Today, I’m sharing a ‘Spicy Tuna Fried Rice’ recipe that requires minimal utensils – no knife needed! I’ll highlight common mistakes beginners make when frying rice, helping you achieve restaurant-worthy results with ease. Get ready to impress with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients- 1 can (90g) Spicy Tuna
- 1 bowl cooked rice (preferably day-old and cold)
- 1 egg
- A small amount of green onion
- A pinch of black pepper
- A little cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To make flavorful scallion oil, add chopped green onions to the pan *before* it heats up with the cooking oil. This allows the onion’s aroma to infuse the oil, creating a much deeper flavor base.
Step 2
Once the scallions become fragrant and start to sizzle, push them to one side of the pan. Add the cold rice to the empty space, and use a spatula or spoon to break up any clumps, stirring to coat the rice grains with oil. It’s important to stir-fry the rice until each grain is separated and slightly toasted.
Step 3
Continue to stir-fry the rice, ensuring each grain is coated with oil. This creates a beautiful sheen and prevents the fried rice from clumping, resulting in a wonderfully fluffy texture.
Step 4
Now, let’s add a delicious scrambled egg! Either use a separate pan or push the rice to one side if using the same pan. Crack the egg into the cleared space and scramble it separately. Cooking the egg first and then mixing it with the rice helps prevent it from becoming overly mushy or clumping into the rice.
Step 5
When the scrambled egg begins to form curds and the transparent white parts are no longer visible (meaning it’s cooked through), add it to the rice in the pan. Gently mix the egg and rice together, continuing to stir-fry.
Step 6
Here comes the star ingredient! Add the entire 90g can of spicy tuna, including the oil, to the pan with the rice. Stir-fry everything together, allowing the spicy and savory sauce from the tuna to evenly coat the rice grains. This is key to achieving a rich flavor.
Step 7
Once the rice is evenly coated with the vibrant red sauce from the spicy tuna and looks appetizing, turn off the heat. Finish by sprinkling a pinch of black pepper over the fried rice. The pepper enhances the savory notes of the spicy tuna.
Step 8
After mixing in the pepper, spread the fried rice thinly across the pan. This allows the residual heat to gently cook the rice further, ensuring it remains perfectly fluffy and delicious. Enjoy your amazing homemade fried rice!
