How This Pantry Staple Always Delivers the Protein Needs for Your Family!

by The Modern Parenting Team
April 10, 2025

Century Tuna has always been a pantry staple and this is why!

Preparing your family’s daily meals and making sure they are healthy is a slightly pressure-filled task, to the point where you probably ask yourself if you’re making the right food choices.

Here’s the thing: If making protein-packed meals for your family is now second nature for you, you’re already doing a good job! However, you can try switching things up the next time you’re whipping up something in the kitchen by adding Century Tuna—packed with both flavor and protein—into the mix!

Why Make Protein a Priority for the Family?

It is probably best to let the research surrounding the benefits of protein speak for this nutrient’s importance. According to findings, protein can help:

Provide daily energy
Promote tissue growth and maintenance
Stimulate muscle growth, especially during strength training
Maintain muscle mass and the structure of cells and tissues
Speed up post-workout recovery

And the best part? This list is just a sneak peek of what protein has to offer.

Fuel Your Family’s Day With This Good Value, Convenient and Healthy Option

Let’s face it: There are days when ideas for mouthwatering and healthy meals are hard to come by. With Century Tuna, though, these days don’t last for long, whether you’re a beginner still getting used to the kitchen or a seasoned veteran.

Century Tuna variants are available not only in leading supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide but also in your kitchen cabinet or pantry until you are ready to use them.

It’s a good protein option for people on a time crunch. After all, canned tuna doesn’t need to be frozen, stored, or thawed, unlike other known protein sources like chicken, beef, pork, and tofu. You can even eat Century Tuna straight out of the can or add it to tried-and-tested recipes.

Most importantly, Century Tuna may pack in the protein per meal, as a 100-gram serving can deliver as much as 29 grams of protein.

The Good Protein for Everyone in Your Household

The newest Century Tuna Superbod, Park Seo Jun, is no stranger to many Filipino households’ screens (television, mobile, or otherwise), as he has charmed viewers and melted hearts all over the world.

Just like this beloved oppa, Century Tuna can seamlessly fit into your family’s daily meals and provide much-needed protein, no matter what their lifestyles, interests, and life goals are.

Get Much-Needed Healthy Recipe Inspo Here

If you need to make baon for the dad rushing to work or the kuya off to college, snacks for your kids’ playdate, or a meal for homebodies, you want to feed them something that is delicious but also packed with the protein they need to power through their day, right? Help them get their daily protein needs with tuna through these easy-to-make recipes that are definitely *chef’s kiss*:

Century Tuna Nori Wrap

Ingredients:

1 180-gram can Century Tuna Flakes in Vegetable Oil, drained
1 pack seasoned seaweed snack
1 cup cooked rice
½ cup cabbage kimchi

Procedure:

Place seaweed sheets on a serving platter.
Spoon cooked rice on top of each sheet, top with cabbage kimchi and tuna.
Serve and enjoy!

This recipe makes 1 serving.

Century Tuna Spaghetti a la Carbonara

Ingredients:

4 liters water
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil
200 grams spaghetti noodles
egg yolks
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup all-purpose cream
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced button mushrooms
1 184-can Century Tuna Chunks in Vegetable Oil, drained (or other preferred Century Tuna variant)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Toasted focaccia as siding (optional)

Procedure:

Boil water in a pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of oil. Add pasta and cook for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk in a bowl the egg yolks, milk, cream, cheese, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Heat butter in a sauté pan and fry onions until soft and transparent. Add mushrooms and tuna.
Drain pasta from boiling water then toss with onions, mushrooms, and tuna. Turn off heat, then immediately stir in milk mixture and toss until thick and creamy.
Top with chopped parsley. Serve with toasted focaccia (optional).

This recipe makes 3 to 4 servings.

Century Tuna Pineapple and Fried Rice

Ingredients:

1 184-gram can Century Tuna Chunks in Vegetable Oil, drained, with oil reserved oil for sautéing
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup carrot strips
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits
1/2 teaspoon salt, or according to taste
1/4 cup chopped spring onion
1 egg – scrambled, fried, and cut into strips

Procedure:

Using oil from the canned tuna, sauté garlic. Add carrots, then soy sauce.
Stir in eggs and cook for a minute. Add tuna and mix well.
Add rice, pineapple, salt, and spring onions.
Mix well until heated through. Serve immediately with scrambled eggs on top.

This recipe makes 3 to 4 servings.

Make What’s in Your Pantry Work for You!

Every day is a new chance to make healthier food choices for your family! With the help of a pantry staple like Century Tuna, you can ensure your family gets all the protein needed for daily energy levels, muscle growth, and overall health.

Just like Park Seo Jun, you can fuel your family with the protein they need by trying these Century Tuna recipes. Of course, you can also use your imagination to create dishes that are delicious and daebak (that’s awesome in Korean)!

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