Loaded Thai Red Curry Tuna Steak with Basmati Rice, Beansprouts & Peppers
Loaded Thai Red Curry Tuna Steak with Basmati Rice, Beansprouts & Peppers brings Thai flavour to a plate that delivers 73g of protein for 1001 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g Tuna Steak
- 255g basmati rice
- 80g bean sprouts
- 80g red pepper
- 30g curry paste
- 150g coconut milk
- 20g juice of ½ lime
- 60g coconut milk
- 15g peanuts
- fresh coriander & sliced chilli
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the beansprouts and peppers, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.
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Sear the tuna steak in a very hot pan for 60-90 seconds per side, keeping the centre pink, then slice.
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Fry the red curry paste for 1 minute until fragrant, stir in the light coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes. Finish with lime juice.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the beansprouts and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: basmati rice first, then the veg and tuna steak, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander & sliced chilli.
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Bulking upgrade: add the coconut milk, peanuts for extra energy-dense calories.
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