Ahi Tuna Tartar with Wasabi Caviar and Spicy Ginger Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound sashimi grade ahi tuna, finely diced |
1/4 cup sake and sesame marinade, recipe follows |
1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly |
1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds |
1 avocado |
1/2 cup diced pineapple |
1/4 cup sesame oil |
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic |
1/2 teaspoon chopped shallot |
1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger |
1 cup sake ( rice wine) |
1/2 cup rice vinegar, unseasoned |
1/4 cup soy sauce |
1/3 cup brown sugar, or to taste |
cornstarch slurry (3 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water, blended), to thicken |
Directions:
1. Place tuna, marinade and sesame seeds in mixing bowl. Stir and let marinate for 5 minutes. While marinating, assemble tower base with avocado and pineapple. Top with marinated tuna and pack tightly.
2. Sake and sesame marinade:
3. In a medium saucepan, heat sesame oil until smoking. Add the garlic, shallot, and ginger. Saute until garlic begins to change color. Deglaze pan with sake. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by half. Add vinegar, soy, and sugar. Return to a boil, blend and then strain into clean saucepan. Whisk in slurry and bring to a boil to thicken. Remove from heat. Chill before using.
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