Semi Cured Tuna Tartare (gf) Recipe
chilli | cucumber | pickled ginger | melon & lime dressing | lime sorbet | nori
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Ingredients
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Tuna Tartare
Melon & Lime Dressing
Lime Sorbet
Method
Tuna Tartare Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tuna
Dice the fresh tuna into small cubes and place it in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Flavor
Mix in the finely diced chili pepper, diced cucumber, and chopped pickled ginger. Toss gently to combine.
- 3
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Melon & Lime Dressing Preparation
- 4
Blend the Dressing
In a blender, combine the cubed melon, fresh lime juice, and honey or agave syrup. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or acidity if necessary by adding more honey or lime juice.
Plating and Serving
- 6
Plate the Tartare
Spoon the tuna tartare mixture onto a serving plate, shaping it neatly with a ring mold if desired.
- 7
Drizzle the Dressing
Drizzle the melon and lime dressing around the tartare on the plate.
- 8
Add Sorbet
Place two scoops of lime sorbet on top of or beside the tartare.
- 9
Garnish
Finish by garnishing with nori strips atop the tartare for added flavor and presentation.