Mezroota ( Tuna With Onions ) Recipe

Name: Mezroota ( Tuna With Onions )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups of thinly sliced onions; 3 tablespoons salt; 2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained; 2 tablespoons of melted butter; ¼ cup lemon juice or ¼ cup lime juice; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon slightly crushed oregano leaves; 1 big pinch saffron (optional); ¾ cup water; cooked white rice

Servings: persons

4 cups of thinly sliced onions
3 tablespoons salt
2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained
2 tablespoons of melted butter
¼ cup lemon juice or ¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon slightly crushed oregano leaves
1 big pinch saffron (optional)
¾ cup water
cooked white rice

1
In a bowl, salt the sliced onions.
2
Mix well.
3
Place the bowl outside in direct sunlight on a hot day and leave for at least an hour.
4
Bring in the onions; wash in water, squeezing them gently.
5
Drain.
6
Wash again two or three times.
7
Drain.
8
Flake the tuna and add to the onions with the rest of the ingredients.
9
Add 3/4 cup of water and salt to taste.
10
Serve immediately over hot cooked white rice.

233

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups of thinly sliced onions, 3 tablespoons salt, 2 (6 ounce) cans canned tuna, drained, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and more.

Yes, Mezroota ( Tuna With Onions ) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mezroota ( Tuna With Onions )

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