Sweet 'n' Sour Tuna

I love the combined flavours of sweet and sour, but am not a fan of the thick red gloop that comes from the local takeaway. This sauce is much lighter, and the flavour can be adjusted to suit your own family. I have used the 'M'Savers range from Morrisons because that is my local supermarket, but the value ranges at other supermarkets work just as well.

Ingredients

• Vegetable Oil (spray)
• Jar of Sweet and Sour Sauce ('M'Savers around 30p)
• Tin of Tuna Chunks ('M'Savers)
• Tin Pinapple Chunks ('M'Savers)
• 1 Large Onion
• 1 Red Pepper
• 1 Stick Celery
• 1 Large Carrot
• 2 Cloves Garlic
• Chilli Powder
• Soy Sauce
• Tomato Ketchup
• Salt and Pepper

Total cost is around £3.50 when served with rice - This recipe will make about six adult portions (obviously child portions will be smaller)


Method

1. Chop the onion, pepper, celery and garlic, and grate the carrot.
2. Heat a large non-stick pan and spray with oil.
3. Gently fry the vegetables on a low heat until softened.
4. Drain the tins of pineapple and tuna and stir in with the vegetables.
5. Add the jar of sauce and rinsing the jar with the liquid from the tuna and pineapple.
6. Bring to the boil and gently simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Add a good squirt of ketchup.
8. Add 1/2 teaspoon of chilli powder and a dash of soy sauce.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve with pasta, rice, noodles, oven chips, or crusty bread.

Leftovers - If you have leftovers, these should be portioned up and can be refrigerated or frozen to use another time. To reheat from refrigerated microwave on full power for about 4 minutes, stirring halfway (750W); If frozen, refrigerate until defrosted.


Variations - Experiment with varying amounts of chilli powder and soy sauce according to taste. If you prefer it a little sweeter, add honey or brown sugar. The sauce can be made without the tuna, to add to diced pork or chicken, or for a vegetarian option add other vegetables.