Canned tuna is a versatile, inexpensive, and nutritious ingredient that can be the basis of many delicious recipes. In this article, we’ll learn two easy recipes that combine tuna with rice and potatoes to create flavorful dishes.
We’ll also add some tips to improve the final result. You can also watch the recipes in the following video from the Kulinarische Magie channel:
Recipe 1: Rice with Tuna and Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of rice
- 1.5 cups of hot water
- Salt to taste
- 1 onion
- 30 g of ginger
- 1 carrot
- 1 branch of celery
- 4 eggs
- 100 ml of cream
- 1 teaspoon of Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- ½ teaspoon of salt and black pepper
- 2 cans of tuna
- Breadcrumbs (1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 bunch of parsley
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Olive oil
Preparation:
- Wash the rice and fry it in a little olive oil for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the hot water and salt. Cook covered over low heat for 10-12 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped ginger, carrot, and celery. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Beat the eggs with the cream, turmeric, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
- Pour the egg mixture over the hot rice and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix with the vegetables.
- Drain the tuna and crumble it into a bowl. Add 2 eggs, breadcrumbs, paprika, parsley, lemon zest, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form into pancakes and fry in olive oil until golden brown.
- Serve with a sauce of Greek yogurt with Dijon mustard, grated gherkin, chopped garlic, chives, and salt.
Additional tips:
- Use brown rice for a healthier version.
- Make sure to drain the tuna well to avoid a soggy texture in the cakes.
- If you want a crispier option, you can bread the pancakes before frying them.
Recipe 2: Tuna-Stuffed Potato Cakes
Ingredients:
- 4-5 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 can of tuna
- 1 onion
- 1 large grated carrot
- 1 bunch of chopped chives
- 1 egg
- 100 g grated Gouda cheese
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Preparation:
- Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Cook them in salted water until tender.
- Drain, cool and grate them.
- Mix the potatoes with the egg, grated cheese, flour and a pinch of salt.
- Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the grated carrot and cook until golden.
- Add the drained tuna and chopped chives and mix well.
- Take portions of the potato dough, fill with the tuna mixture and close to form patties.
- Fry them in olive oil until golden brown (approximately 3 minutes per side).
- Serve hot with a mushroom and leek sauce.
Additional tips:
- Use Parmesan cheese for a more intense flavor.
- If you prefer a lower-calorie option, bake the cakes instead of frying them.
- For an extra touch of flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the potato dough.
These recipes are perfect for any occasion and make the most of simple ingredients. Enjoy!
