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List of ingredients for Spicy tuna burritos


* 175 g (6 oz) tuna steaks per person
* 90 g (3.5 oz) basmati rice
* 1 small onion
* 1 teaspoon ground achiote seed (annatto powder)
* A few small dried chillies, ground to a powder
* 75 g (3 oz) flaked almonds
* 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
* 85 g (3½ oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
* 6 large wheat flour tortillas
* 2 tablespoons olive oil

===Method===
* Preheat the grill
* In a small frying pan, toast the almonds until browned. Careful not to burn them! Set aside
* Cook the tuna for 4 minutes per side on an oiled grill tray. When cooked, flake into a bowl and set aside
* Rinse the rice well under cold running water
* In a large pan, cover the rice with boiling water, return to the boil and simmer for about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside
* Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion until soft and translucent
* Add the achiote powder and Chili powder and cook for a few minutes
* Add the rice and stir fry for a minute
* Add the tomatoes, stir well and then cover and simmer until most of the juice has been absorbed into the rice (about 15 minutes)
* Warm the tortillas under a grill for a few minutes (or seconds in a microwave)
* Stir in the cheese and serve

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