Spicy Tuna Tartare

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 15

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 232kcal

Ingredients

1 pound fresh sushi-grade tuna ahi
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground pepper medley blend white, red and black
1 chili pepper your choice, both red and green jalapeños work here as a starting point
1 bunch scallions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon peanuts coarsely chopped (macadamia nuts work too)

Instructions

Chill the tuna before slicing. Put the fresh tuna in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes. Once chilled, take the tuna out of the freezer and use a sharp knife to slice it into small cubes with sides about 3/4 inch in size. Be sure to cut against the fibers to get the best texture. Place the tuna pieces in a bowl for marinating.
Add the sesame oil and soy sauce. Stir the tuna into the marinade and then leave it for 10 minutes.
Chop the scallions finely. Clean the chili peppers of seeds and insides. Chop the chili.
In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the nuts and sesame seeds.
Add the spicy ingredients to the tuna, pour in the pepper mixture and stir the mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the tuna tartare marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This dish is best not stored or prepared ahead. Enjoy!

Notes

Want to make a meal of it? Serve the tuna tartare on a bed of white sticky rice.

Other options:

1. Add some honey and rice vinegar to the marinade for extra flavor.
2. Replace the soy sauce with a mixture of fish sauce and teriyaki for an Asian version.
3. Serve Poke ahi as a stand-alone dish or combine with fresh vegetables to make spicy poke bowls.

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