Jul 09 2026
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Bluefin Tuna Tataki Recipe

Inspired by Fauna
Time45m
Serves2

spiced tamari / kohlrabi / asian pear / sea buckthorn / chili oil

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a bowl, mix the tamari sauce with sea buckthorn juice to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate Tuna

    Place the bluefin tuna steak in the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the tuna is marinating, prepare the kohlrabi and Asian pear. Julienne the kohlrabi and thinly slice the Asian pear.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sear Tuna

    Heat a skillet over high heat and sear the marinated tuna for about 30 seconds on each side, ensuring the inside remains rare.

  2. 5

    Slice Tuna

    Remove from heat and let the tuna rest for a couple of minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.

Plating

  1. 6

    Arrange Plate

    On a serving plate, arrange the sliced tuna, kohlrabi, and Asian pear attractively.

  2. 7

    Garnish

    Drizzle chili oil over the top, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped chives.

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