Tuna Tartare With Chilli, Ginger And Sesame
This vibrant tuna tartare recipe combines fresh flavors and textures to create a delightful dish. The diced tuna is mixed with aromatic spring onions, spicy chili, and zesty ginger, while a sweet and savory dressing ties everything together. Serve the tuna tartare elegantly pressed into a mold, accompanied by crisp ciabatta slices and lime wedges for a light and refreshing appetizer or light meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 480g/1lb 1oz tuna loin (preferably yellow fin, as fresh as possible)
- 2 spring onions
- 1 medium-hot red chilli
- 2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 6 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 4 slices ciabatta
- few sprigs fresh coriander
Instructions
- Remove and discard any dark parts from the tuna. Finely dice the remaining tuna and place in a large bowl. Stand the bowl on ice to keep chilled.
- Add the spring onions, chilli and ginger to the tuna and mix well.
- In a separate bowl mix together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
- Toast the slices of ciabatta on a griddle pan.
- To serve, press the tuna tartare into a 7cm/3in chefâs ring on each serving plate. Carefully remove the ring, arrange the toast and lime wedges around the tartare.
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4 (or 6 as a light starter)
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