TUNA TARTARE

Fresh Ahi Tuna Tartare With Avocado

Fresh citrus, ginger, and sesame oil are a great marinade for ahi tuna tartare. Serve with avocado and green onions as an appetizer, or a main meal!

WHAT IS TUNA TARTARE?

To get started, tuna tartare is a simple dish consisting of raw tuna that is cut up into small cubes with whatever flavors one prefers added in. Traditionally tartare is prepared with beef, however, using fish has become extremely popular and makes this dish appealing to a larger group of people.

There is so much popularity out there now with sushi, poke bowls and tartare, especially considering the vast amount of flavors that can be integrated. But like anything trendy, they can be expensive to eat at restaurants! Luckily, tuna tartare is actually so easy to make at home, requires no cooking, and is healthy and delicious!

HOW TO MAKE TUNA TARTARE:

When buying tuna to make tartare, always make sure to ask someone if it is sushi grade tuna. That is what you’re looking for! The fish should have a nice deep red color and there should be no fishy smell. Ensure the tuna remains chilled and on ice until right before it is prepared and served.

I recommend to always use some acid in any raw fish recipes (tartare, carpaccio, ceviche, ect). The lemon or lime juice creates a reaction (denaturing the protein), which essentially breaks down and rearranges the proteins in the fish the way they would be if it had been cooked. Amazing right?! This not only takes us back to our high school chemistry days, but it also makes the fish safe to eat raw, which is pretty important.

Another important thing to remember when making this tuna tartare is to use a sharp knife! This will make the process SO much easier when preparing the tartare and will keep the fish tender!

THIS TUNA TARTARE IN SESAME GINGER SAUCE IS:

High in protein

Low-carb

Gluten-free

requires zero cooking

Ingredients:

300 gms Tuna (preferably sushi grade) i believe its not easily available but if you ask your regular fish monger he can provide wth high quality tuna. I got mine from carrefour and fortunately they do have sushi grade available.

1½ Teaspoon Sesame oil

1 Inch ginger, grated

1 Small orange, zested

¼ Teaspoon Salt and pepper

2 Green onions, thinly sliced

½ Lemon, juiced

1 Avocado, smashed or cubed….depends how you want to plate it.

1/4 CUP diced mango (optional)

1/4 cup grated cucumber for garnish (again optional)

CUBED FETA AND BLACK SEASME SEEDS FOR GARNISH

coriander for garnish

I HAVE DONE 2 VERSIONS OF THIS TUNA TARTRE AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PICS. THERE’S ONE VERY ELEVATED RESTURANT STYLE WITH FRIED WONTON SHEETS AS A BASE, AND BUILDING THE TARTE ON TOP WITH FINAL TOUCHES OF GRATED CUCUMBER AND FETA.

THE SECOND IS A MORE RUSTIC PLATE WITH SMASED AVOCADO AT THE BOTTOM AND THE REST OF THE TARTRE BUILD AROUND IT. GIVING THE FIANL TOUCES WIT DICED MANGO AND FETA.

Instructions

Hand wash tuna in cold water and dry with a paper towel. Cut into 1/4 inch cubes and put in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, and sesame oil.

Grate ginger, zest orange, and thinly slice green onions (save some to garnish). Add ingredients to the bowl and combine. Refrigerate for 15-30 min.

Dice the avocado. Spoon ahi tuna on top, add more green onions and garnish with sesame seeds. Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve!