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Portuguese Tuna and Rice Сasserole (Arroz C’atum)

Portuguese Tuna and Rice Сasserole (Arroz C’atum)

Name: Portuguese Tuna and Rice Сasserole (Arroz C’atum)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 58 min
Total time: 1 h 18 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: Canned tuna 10oz; White rice 1 1/2 cups; Olives 1/2 cup; Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup; Onion 1; Garlic 2 cloves; Heavy cream 3/4 cup; Ketchup 3 tbsp; Hot sauce 1 tsp; Butter 1 tbsp; Olive oil 2 tbsp; Water 3 cups; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Perfect sharing dish with canned tuna

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1h 18m
Serves 6
Medium
350°F
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Ingredients

	10oz Canned tuna
	1 1/2 cups White rice
	1/2 cup Olives black
	1/2 cup Cheddar cheese grated
	1 Onion diced
	2 cloves Garlic crushed
	3/4 cup Heavy cream
	3 tbsp Ketchup
	1 tsp Hot sauce
	1 tbsp Butter
	2 tbsp Olive oil
	3 cups Water
	to taste Salt
	to taste Black pepper

Nutritional information

442

Calories

22g

Fat

68mg

Cholesterol

42g

Carbs

Sugar

17g

Protein

Cuisine:

Portuguese Recipes

Ingredients

10oz Canned tuna
1 1/2 cups White rice
1/2 cup Olives
black
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
grated
1 Onion
diced
2 cloves Garlic
crushed
3/4 cup Heavy cream
3 tbsp Ketchup
1 tsp Hot sauce
1 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Olive oil
3 cups Water
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Portuguese Tuna and Rice Сasserole (Arroz C’atum)

For something rather special, try my delicious Portuguese Tuna and Rice Сasserole (Arroz C’atum), a perfect sharing dish that everyone will love! There are a few different versions of Portuguese rice, all equally tasty. You have Arroz de Tomate (rice with tomato), Arroz com Frango (add chicken) and Arroz de Braga (with ham, sausage, and vegetables).

I love my tuna and rice casserole version, which I’ve loaded with extra flavor from Cheddar cheese, olives, hot pepper sauce, and garlic. The cream and ketchup give the rice its inviting color and creaminess and once the cheese has melted over the top, you have a really delicious and out-of-the-ordinary dish!

So, how to make Portuguese Tuna and Rice Сasserole (Arroz C’atum)?

Steps to make Portuguese Tuna and Rice Сasserole (Arroz C’atum)

1	Add the rice to a pan	5
Place a large pan over a high heat. Add the rice, butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the water and bring to the boil.
2	Cook the rice	25
Once boiling, lower the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes. The liquid should be absorbed and the rice should be tender.
3	Heat the oven and prepare a baking dish	2
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a square baking or casserole dish.
4	Cook the onion and garlic	6
Add the remaining oil to a skillet and heat over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for a further minute, until the onion has softened and the garlic is fragrant.
5	Add the tuna and sauces	12
Mix in the tuna, ketchup, hot sauce, cream, and seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
6	Assemble the rice dish	5
Spread half the rice across the bottom of the baking dish. Tip the tuna mixture over the top and spread evenly, before covering with the remaining rice.
7	Add the olives and cheese	3
Scatter the olives and cheese over the top of the dish.
8	Bake the rice dish	20
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and started to brown.
9	Serving Portuguese Rice with Tuna Arroz C’atum

For a warming plate of tasty goodness, have a go at my Portuguese Rice with Tuna (Arroz C’atum). What do you think of this version? Of course, you can make it your own by adding all kinds of different ingredients. I’d love to hear what works for you, so don’t forget to leave me some feedback below!

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.