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Bluefin Tuna Recipe

Inspired by Juniper and Ivy
Time30m
Serves2

maguro macédoine / painted serpent cucumber / watermelon agua fresca

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Ingredients

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Tuna Preparation

Cucumber Salad

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Method

Tuna Preparation

1

Prepare the Tuna

In a bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the Bluefin tuna and marinate for about 10 minutes.

Cucumber Salad

2

Prepare the Cucumber Salad

Thinly slice the painted serpent cucumber. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and salt. Toss the cucumber slices in the dressing and let sit for 5 minutes.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

3

Make the Watermelon Agua Fresca

Blend the watermelon cubes with water and strain to remove pulp. Add lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator.

Assembly

4

Assemble the Dish

Slice the marinated tuna into thin pieces and arrange on a plate. Serve with the cucumber salad on the side and pour the watermelon agua fresca into a glass.