Thursday, October 29, 2009

Lean Tuna Melt (Dinner for One)

This does not look or sound appetising - but in a pinch - healthier, heartier and more satisfying than noodles. I have to say, I'm going on a very loong Instant-noodles hiatus after this. Here's what I have been eating instead:

Peanut butter sandwiches
Cheese sandwiches
Corn chips
Potato chips
Fried egg
Oatmeal with soymilk
Peanuts

And one more:

Lean Tuna Melt


First, a microwavable bowl with a lid (the single diner's best friend), preferably Corelle or Pyrex.

This recipe is basically an onion, sliced and tossed with black pepper and soy then nuked in the microwave for 5 minutes till it becomes translucent and sweet. Then, tip in the tuna chunks (in oil or water, doesn't matter to me - and I used half a can), sliced canned button mushrooms and half a tablespoonful of condensed cream of mushroom soup (Campbell's for preference - freeze the rest) - don't be tempted to add more, the soup concentrate is really salty. Sprinkle about 2-3 tablespoonfuls of water and any other flavour enhance (a squeeze of lime for instance, it cuts the fishy smell - I also add a chopped chilli).

Nuke again for 3 minutes. Try to finish this piping hot - it does get a teeny bit disgusting once it's cold.

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