Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Tuna Casserole Anyone- Move Over Rachel Ray

Last night was The Cat Stevens Concert at The Vector. My beloved generously gave up his ticket to our friend Lana. About 5pm I thought I have better make him a tasty dinner.

Using pantry and fridge items I knocked up this very tasty Tuna and Rice dish all in just over 30 minutes.
Tuna, Mushrooms in a creamy sauce mixed with rice and covered with a cheesy crunchy  topping.
Oh yes

Rachel does it in under 30 minutes but my dish needed at least 25 minutes in the oven, but the prep was only about 12 minutes.

So
Heat the oven to 180C
1 cup rice( long grain)
2 tbs unsalted butter
1 onion finely chopped
5 mushrooms sliced
1 tbs flour
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Sprinkle oregano
Pinch chili flakes
Chicken stock about 1 cup
50 mls cream
1 can tuna ( (i always use Tuna in Olive oil
Grated cheese
Potato Chips

Put the rice into a pot of boiling salted water
Cook for about 8 minutes
Drain and leave till needed

Meanwhile, while the rice is cooking
In a frying pan
Add butter
Onions saute till soft
Add mushrooms cook about 4 minutes
Add flour, oregano S & P and chili flakes 
Stir and cook for a minutes or two.
Add chicken stock stir till thickened
Simmer about 3 minutes
Add good dash of cream


Add can tuna
Add cooked drained rice
Into casserole dish

Crumble potato chips over the top
Cover with grated cheese

Into oven about 25 minutes till all bubbly with a crisp top

Yum


By the way Yussuf (aka Cat) was sensational. good trade dinner for a ticket.

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