Name: Tuna Fried Rice with Eggs
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice (cooled or day-old); 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water (drained); 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

Tuna Fried Rice with Eggs

A quick and filling American-style fried rice loaded with pan-fried canned tuna and scrambled eggs. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal effort.

17 min

Easy

2 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet1/10

Salty6/10

Sour0/10

Umami7/10

Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

The rice is slightly firm with individual grains and a touch of toasted crispness from stir-frying, while the scrambled eggs add soft, creamy pockets. Flaky tuna pieces provide a meaty, tender contrast, yielding an overall hearty but not greasy mouthfeel.

👃 Aroma

A warm, savory aroma dominated by cooked tuna and lightly toasted rice with underlying cooked-egg notes. There is a mild salt-forward scent and a subtle oiliness from the pan that rounds out the profile.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp green tea or a light, citrusy white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) to cut through the richness and complement the tuna.

🥗 Side Dishes

Cucumber salad with a light vinegar dressing, pickled vegetables or kimchi for acidity, miso soup for complementary umami, or steamed/stir-fried greens like bok choy or broccoli to add freshness.

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the drained tuna and break it apart with a spoon, cooking for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the tuna and set aside on a plate.

In a small bowl, beat the 3 eggs together with a fork and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour into the same pan and scramble until fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Remove eggs and set aside.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the cooled rice, breaking up any clumps with your spoon. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly golden.

Return the cooked tuna and eggs to the pan with the rice. Sprinkle with seasoning salt and stir everything together for 1-2 minutes until well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!