Jun 04 2026
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Tuna Tartare Recipe

Inspired by acquafarina
Time1h 30m
Serves2

Confit tomatoes, olives and caviar

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Ingredients

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Tuna Tartare

Confit Tomatoes

Olives and Caviar

Method

Preparation of Tuna Tartare

  1. 1

    Dice the Tuna

    Finely dice the fresh sushi-grade tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Flavoring

    Add the lime juice, sesame oil, sea salt, and black pepper to the diced tuna. Mix gently until just combined.

  3. 3

    Prepare Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it. Gently fold the avocado into the tuna mixture.

Preparation of Confit Tomatoes

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 120°C (250°F).

  2. 5

    Prep Tomatoes

    Place cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Add olive oil, crushed garlic cloves, fresh thyme, and sea salt.

  3. 6

    Bake

    Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Tartare

    Using a ring mold, carefully pack the tuna tartare mixture onto a plate.

  2. 8

    Add Confit Tomatoes

    Place the confit tomatoes around the tuna tartare.

  3. 9

    Finish with Olives and Caviar

    Garnish the dish with mixed olives and a dollop of caviar on top.

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