Tuna Tataki Recipe
Nori seasoned tuna, maple lime ponzu, spicy citrus garlic sauce, puffed rice, asparagus + sesame salad
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Ingredients
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Tuna Tataki
Maple Lime Ponzu
Spicy Citrus Garlic Sauce
Asparagus and Sesame Salad
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Make Maple Lime Ponzu
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and rice vinegar until combined. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare Spicy Citrus Garlic Sauce
Mince the garlic cloves and mix them with chili paste, orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Stir until well combined.
- 4
Cook Asparagus
Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry.
- 5
Prepare the Salad
In a bowl, combine blanched asparagus, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
Assembly
- 6
Plate the Dish
Arrange the sliced tuna on a plate, drizzle with maple lime ponzu, and add the spicy citrus garlic sauce on top. Serve with puffed rice and the asparagus sesame salad on the side.
