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Tuna in Can Sarciado

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Tuna in Can Sarciado

Tuna in Can Sarciado is a fast, saucy canned-tuna dish with tomato, egg, and scallions.

17 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Tuna in Can Sarciado

  • 1 can (12 oz) chunk light tuna in water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Tuna in Can Sarciado

  1. 1.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until soft.
  2. 2.Add tuna with its canning liquid and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil.
  3. 3.Beat the egg, pour it into the pan, and stir gently as it sets for a few minutes.
  4. 4.Add pepper and scallions; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in fish sauce, adding more water if you prefer a thinner sauce.
  5. 5.Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.
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