Pepper Crusted Sushi Rare Tuna Recipe
Sesame-peanut-soba noodles, Szechwan citrus sauce, sesame asparagus
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Szechwan Citrus Sauce
Sesame Asparagus
Pepper Crusted Tuna
Method
Prepare the Soba Noodles
- 1
Cook the noodles
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the soba noodles, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2
Mix the sauce
In a bowl, combine sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds. Toss the drained noodles with the sauce until well coated.
Make the Szechwan Citrus Sauce
- 3
Prepare the sauce
In a small saucepan, combine Szechwan peppercorns, soy sauce, citrus juice, minced garlic, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
Cook the Sesame Asparagus
- 4
Sauté asparagus
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the trimmed asparagus and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender. Add soy sauce and sesame seeds, and mix well.
Prepare the Pepper Crusted Tuna
- 5
Season the tuna
Pat the tuna fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with coarse ground black pepper and salt.
- 6
Serve
- 7
Plate the dish
On a plate, serve a portion of the sesame-peanut-soba noodles, top with sesame asparagus, and place the seared pepper crusted tuna on the side. Drizzle Szechwan citrus sauce over the tuna and noodles.
