Spiced Tuna Tartare With Cucumber Relish Ponzu And Black Sesame Seeds Recipes

TUNA TARTARE

Steps:

• Cut the tuna into 1/4-inch dice and place it in a very large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, wasabi, soy sauce, hot red pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour over the tuna, add the scallions and jalapeno, and mix well. Cut the avocados in half, remove the seed, and peel. Cut the avocados into 1/4-inch dice. Carefully mix the avocado into the tuna mixture. Add the toasted sesame seeds, if using, and season to taste. Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Serve on crackers.

SPICY TUNA TARTARE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic and ginger. Add the tuna to the sauce and gently stir to coat. Adjust seasonings.
• To serve, top each endive leaf with about 1 tablespoon of the crudo, some Pickled Radishes and a sprinkle of chives. Serve immediately.
• In a glass measuring cup, add the hot water, vinegar, sugar, salt, honey and some pepper. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the radishes to a glass jar and pour the pickling liquid over them. Set aside to pickle for 1 hour. After 1 hour, cover the jar and refrigerate.

SPICY TUNA TARTARE

Steps:

• To make the tartare, whisk together the mustard, chipotle puree, oil, and shallot in a medium bowl. Fold in the tuna, green onions, capers, and parsley until combined. Season with salt and pepper. The tartare can be made only up to 10 minutes before serving.
• Set a 4-inch ring mold in the center of a large dinner plate and gently pack some of the tartare mixture into the mold, pressing down on the top to make an even layer. Remove the mold and repeat to make 3 more servings. Scatter some of the garnishes over and around each plate. Serve each with 3 slices of toast.