Rice with Tuna and Caper Sauce
Rice with Tuna and Caper Sauce
Cold long-grain rice tossed in a creamy blended sauce of tuna, capers, herbs and lemon — a refreshing rice salad, garnished with egg.
Prep: 20 minutes · Cook: 20 minutes
What Is Rice with Tuna and Caper Sauce?
A cold rice salad dressed in a creamy, tangy blended sauce of tuna, capers, yogurt and herbs, lightened with whipped cream and garnished with hard-boiled egg.
Why Make Rice with Tuna and Caper Sauce?
- A refreshing make-ahead rice salad
- Creamy, tangy tuna-and-caper sauce
- Great for buffets and warm-weather meals
- Uses pantry tuna and capers
- Can be made entirely in advance
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain rice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 bunch parsley
- 2 spring onions
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 200 g tuna in olive oil (drained)
- 2/3 cup natural yogurt
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 4 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1/2 cup double cream (whipped)
Instructions
- Blend the parsley and one spring onion with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to make a herb dressing.
- Blend the tuna, yogurt, one egg, the mayonnaise and half the capers with half the herb dressing until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream and remaining capers gently into the tuna sauce.
- Boil the rice in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Toss the cold rice with the sauce and remaining dressing.
- Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with slices of the remaining egg, and serve.
Cooking Tips
- Rinse the cooked rice under cold water to stop it cooking
- Blend the sauce smooth for the best texture
- Fold in the whipped cream gently to keep it light
- Chill before serving for the best flavour
- Garnish with egg and extra capers
Frequently Asked Questions About Rice with Tuna and Caper Sauce
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1. Can I make this ahead?
Yes; it's ideal made ahead and chilled, making it great for buffets and picnics.
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2. What rice works best?
A fluffy long-grain rice that stays separate when cold.
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3. Can I lighten the sauce?
Yes; use more yogurt and less mayonnaise and cream for a lighter version.
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4. How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 2 days in an airtight container.
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5. Can I use water-packed tuna?
Yes, though oil-packed tuna gives a richer sauce.
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Canned Tuna Guide: Solid vs Flaked, in Oil vs in Water The difference between solid and flaked tuna, in oil vs in water, and how to pick the right can for salads, pasta and sandwiches.
- How to Cook Rice
Rice with Tuna and Caper Sauce Made Simple
Rice with Tuna and Caper Sauce is a cool, creamy rice salad that's ideal for entertaining. Unico tuna and capers carry the tangy, savoury sauce.