Open a can of tuna in oil , and add the contents to the mixture, stirring frequently to break up the tuna and to avoid burning. Then add just over half a mug of rice , and possibly pearled barley , to the mixture. Drain the pulses, and add to the mixture. Pour in two or three mugs of water, and bring to the boil. Gradually add finely chopped cabbage stalks , broccoli , carrots , celery , seaweed , or other vegetable matter as desired, or as required to clear out the bottom drawer of the refrigerator.
Final phase Turn off the heat once the excess liquid has boiled away.
Add finely chopped cabbage leaves , stirring in to the mixture. If desired, add several finely sliced cloves of garlic , again stirring well.