Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBridges Restaurant and BarSeared Rare Tombo, Sambal Butter Sauce Recipe

Seared Rare Tombo, Sambal Butter Sauce Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

chinese sausage, pinenut, edamame, scallion fried forbidden rice

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Ingredients

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For the Seared Rare Tombo

For the Sambal Butter Sauce

Method

For the Seared Rare Tombo

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Pat the tombo tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Tuna

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tuna steaks and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms, but the inside remains rare. Remove from heat and set aside.

For the Sambal Butter Sauce

  1. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 4

    Add Sambal and Lime

    Once melted, stir in sambal oelek, lime juice, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until well combined. Remove from heat.

For the Fried Forbidden Rice

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice

    Rinse the forbidden rice under cold water. Cook according to package instructions until tender. Fluff and set aside.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Fried Rice

    In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the diced Chinese sausage and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy.

  3. 7

    Add Vegetables and Rice

    Add the shelled edamame, chopped scallions, and pine nuts to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

  4. 8

    Combine and Season

    Add the cooked forbidden rice to the skillet. Pour in soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine everything and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

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