Ingredients
- 500g tin tuna in brine
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 tbspn melted butter
- 1 egg. beaten with salt
- 1 cup grated tasty cheese (or cheddar if you are in England and can't get tasty)
- ยฝ cup celery. chopped
- 2 rashes bacon. chopped
- 1 onion. chopped
- 2 eggs. beaten
- 1 tbspn mayonnaise
- ยพ cup milk
- 1 tbspn plain flour
Accompaniment
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Method
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1. Mix together 1 egg, cooked rice & salt, mix well.
2. Place rice in well-greased 12-inch pie plate, pressing well into bottom & sides.
3. Sprinkle 3/4 of cheese over rice.
4. Fry bacon & onion for a couple of minutes.
5. Drain the tuna, then place it, bacon, onions & celery into the rice crust.
6. Combine ramining 2 eggs, mayonnaise, milk flour & salt, beat until well mixed. Pour over tuna and rice, then top with remaining cheese.
7. Bake for around 35-40 minutes in a moderate oven.
Chef's Tips
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