TUNA SINANGAG RECIPE | Filipino Tuna fried rice

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Fresh tuna offers a leaner protein option, while sardines are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic seasoning.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while egg substitute can be more cost-effective.

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

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add canned tuna, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate cooked rice, mixing thoroughly with the tuna and aromatics.

Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and stir to combine evenly.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.

Add lemon juice for brightness and mix well.

Create a well in the center of the rice and crack an egg into it.

Cover the skillet and let the egg cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the white is set.

Garnish with chopped green onions and diced tomatoes before serving.

Serve hot, enjoying the flavors of the garlic and tuna.

Cooking Techniques

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