Jul 14 2026
Restaurants406 Kitchen & TaproomAhi Bites Recipe

Ahi Bites Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Seared Ahi Tuna on fried wontons with wasabi aioli, slaw tossed in Asian vinaigrette & topped with sesame seeds.

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Ingredients

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Ahi Tuna

Method

Preparing Ahi Tuna

  1. 1

    Season the Tuna

    Rub the Ahi tuna steak with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on all sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Tuna

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the tuna steak for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned on the outside but rare in the center. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.

  3. 3

    Slice the Tuna

    Once rested, slice the tuna into bite-sized cubes and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Frying Wontons

  1. 4

    Prepare Oil for Frying

    In a deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry Wontons

    Carefully drop the wonton wrappers in batches into the hot oil. Fry until they are golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Making Wasabi Aioli

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and wasabi paste until well blended. Adjust wasabi to taste.

Preparing Slaw

  1. 7

    Mix Slaw Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions. Pour in Asian vinaigrette and toss until the veggies are well coated.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble Ahi Bites

    On each fried wonton, place a spoonful of slaw, followed by a few pieces of seared Ahi tuna. Drizzle with wasabi aioli and garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired.

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