Sesame Tuna With Noodle Stir Fry
This recipe presents a delightful harmony of flavors and textures, combining succulent tuna steaks coated in a fragrant marinade with a vibrant and colorful vegetable stir-fry. The tuna is seared to perfection, encased in a crunchy sesame seed crust, while the stir-fried vegetables and noodles bring a medley of freshness and crunch. This dish is a wonderful balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes, all coming together to create a satisfying and delicious meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 garlic
- 2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 2 x 150g/5oz tuna steaks
- 1 tbsp groundnut oil
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 150g/5oz dried egg noodles
- 2-3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp groundnut oil
- 2 garlic
- 1 red chilli
- 2 heads bok choi
- 75g/3oz mangetout
- 75g/3oz baby sweetcorn
- 3 spring onions
- 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
- small bunch fresh coriander
- 1 lime
Instructions
- For the tuna, place the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and honey into a non-reactive bowl and add the tuna. Coat the tuna steaks in the marinade, cover and transfer to the fridge to marinate for about half an hour.
- For the stir-fry, bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Cook noodles according to packet instruction then drain well and toss with the sesame oil.
- Heat the groundnut oil in a wok over a high heat until smoking then add the garlic and chilli, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant then add all the vegetables and a dash of soy sauce. Stir-fry for another minute or two, then add the noodles and toss for 30 seconds or until heated through. Stir in the coriander.
- Heat a large frying pan over a high heat until. Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry. Sprinkle the sesame seeds onto a plate. Rub the tuna with a little groundnut oil and press both sides into the sesame seeds until coated all over with sesame seeds. Place the tuna in the hot pan and sear for one minute on each side, until the outside is golden-brown and the middle is still raw. Set aside to rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the tuna steaks on the noodle stir-fry and garnish with the lime wedges.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT1H
Yield
Serves 2
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