Stir-Fried Rice with Tuna

Here is a recipe to prepare stir-fried rice with tuna with an Italian touch:

Ingredients

• 200 g of rice
• 150 g of tuna in oil
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Fresh chopped parsley
• (Optional) Cherry tomatoes
• (Optional) Pitted black olives
• (Optional) Capers

Preparation

1. Cook the rice in plenty of salted water according to the package instructions. Drain it al dente and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking.
2. In a large pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil with the peeled garlic clove and lightly brown it.
3. Remove the garlic and add the drained tuna. Let it flavor for a minute.
4. Add the rice to the pan and stir-fry everything over high heat, mixing well to combine the flavors.
5. If desired, you can add halved cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers at this stage.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and, if you like, some fresh chopped parsley.
7. Serve the rice hot.

Trivia

The stir-fried rice with tuna is a practical and versatile recipe. It can be enriched with various vegetables such as zucchini, peppers, or onions. In Italy, it is common to use fresh, seasonal ingredients to enhance the flavor of dishes.

Enjoy your meal!