maldivian style easy tuna rice| broke food

smoked tuna

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and chopped green chili; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced carrots and peas; cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and crack an egg into the empty space.

Scramble the egg until fully cooked, then mix with the vegetables.

Add cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.

Stir in smoked tuna, soy sauce, and lime juice; mix well until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped scallions and cilantro.

Serve hot, garnished with additional lime wedges if desired.

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