Crispy Cabbage and Savory Tuna Rice Bowl
Super Easy! Delicious Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl Recipe (Ready in 10 Minutes)
Craving a satisfying meal with simple ingredients from your pantry? Introducing the Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl, a delightful combination of crunchy cabbage and savory tuna that creates a wonderful flavor profile. Its clean yet rich umami taste is so good you’ll never get tired of it. It’s highly recommended when your stomach feels heavy from greasy foods or when you desire a lighter meal, as it’s low in calories. Simply mix it with rice and enjoy a hearty and fulfilling dish.
Main Ingredients- 4 large leaves of cabbage (about 1/4 medium cabbage)
- 1 small can of tuna (approx. 100g)
For Stir-frying- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cabbage leaves thoroughly under running water and pat them completely dry. Then, shred the cabbage into strips about 5cm long. Cutting them slightly thicker rather than too thinly will help maintain a pleasant crunch after stir-frying.
Step 2
Drain the tuna from the can using a sieve, ensuring you remove as much oil as possible. Excess tuna oil can make the rice bowl taste greasy. Gently press the tuna with a spoon or your hand to squeeze out the remaining oil.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the delicious seasoning sauce, the heart of this Cabbage Tuna Rice Bowl. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin or sake), 1 tsp oligosaccharide for a touch of sweetness, and 1/2 tsp minced garlic for added aroma. Whisk everything together until well combined. Having the sauce pre-mixed makes the stir-frying process much smoother.
Step 4
Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add all the shredded cabbage to the hot pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until the cabbage becomes slightly translucent and tender. The key is to stir-fry it just enough to soften it while retaining some of its crispness.
Step 5
Once the cabbage is lightly stir-fried, add the drained tuna and the prepared seasoning sauce to the skillet. Stir gently with a spatula to coat the cabbage and tuna evenly with the sauce. Continue to cook for another minute, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the tuna to heat through.
Step 6
Finally, be careful not to overcook, which would make the cabbage lose its delightful crunch. Once the sauce is well combined and everything is heated through, turn off the heat. Serve the finished rice bowl in a nice dish. Spoon it over warm rice and enjoy mixing it all together!
