Peppercorn Crusted Hawaiian Ahi Recipe
Sweet Potato Puree | Spicy Inamona
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Ingredients
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Main Dish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sweet Potato Puree
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into cubes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
- 2
Add butter and milk to the sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Ahi Tuna
Crack the black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin. Mix with kosher salt.
- 4
Pat the Ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Rub the peppercorn-salt mixture over both sides of the steaks.
- 5
- 6
Prepare Spicy Inamona
In a small bowl, mix inamona, chili flakes, lemon juice, and chopped green onions. Stir well to combine.
- 7
To serve, place a scoop of sweet potato puree on the plate, top with the peppercorn crusted Ahi, and spoon the spicy inamona over the top.
