* Bluefin Tuna Crudo recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBavel* Bluefin Tuna Crudo Recipe

* Bluefin Tuna Crudo Recipe

Inspired by Bavel
Time30m
Serves2

pomegranate broth, smoked habanero, herb oil, charred onion, cured carrots

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Broth

Herb Oil

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cure the Carrots

    Slice the carrots thinly and immerse them in a mixture of salt, sugar, and vinegar. Let them cure for at least 2 hours.

  2. 2

    Make Herb Oil

    Blend fresh herbs with olive oil until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Pomegranate Broth

    In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice and smoked habanero. Simmer for 10 minutes and strain to remove solids.

  4. 4

    Char the Onion

    Slice the onion and char it on a grill or pan until caramelized. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Slice the Tuna

    Using a sharp knife, slice the Bluefin tuna into thin sashimi-style pieces.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, arrange the sliced tuna. Add cured carrots and charred onion around the tuna. Drizzle with herb oil and pour pomegranate broth over the dish.

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