Jun 09 2026

Ahi Tuna Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

sesame crusted, pan seared Ahi Tuna. Sliced & served over White Sticky Rice, Sauteed Kale and Daikon Radish Spirals. Served with a side of Ponzu Sauce.

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Ingredients

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Ahi Tuna

White Sticky Rice

Sautéed Kale and Daikon Radish Spirals

Method

Preparing Ahi Tuna

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Season the Ahi Tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Crust the Tuna

    Coat the seasoned tuna steaks in sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere.

  3. 3

    Pan-Sear the Tuna

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame crusted tuna and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if desired.

Preparing White Sticky Rice

  1. 4

    Wash the Rice

    Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 5

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, combine the washed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 18-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.

  3. 6

    Season the Rice

    In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Once the rice is cooked, gently fold this mixture into the rice and let it cool slightly.

Preparing Sautéed Kale and Daikon Radish Spirals

  1. 7

    Sauté Garlic

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  2. 8

    Add Kale

    Add chopped kale to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted.

  3. 9

    Add Daikon Radish

    Stir in the spiralized daikon radish and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Making Ponzu Sauce

  1. 10

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, citrus juice, rice vinegar, mirin, and dashi stock until well combined.

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