Jul 14 2026

Tuna Tartare Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Served with avocado and sesame vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Tuna Tartare

Sesame Vinaigrette

Method

Preparation of Tuna Tartare

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Finely dice the fresh sushi-grade tuna into small cubes and place it in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    Add soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the diced tuna. Gently fold the ingredients together until well combined.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Avocado

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Cut the avocado into small cubes and set aside.

Preparation of Sesame Vinaigrette

  1. 4

    Mix Vinaigrette Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    In a serving dish, place a mound of the tuna mixture in the center. Surround it with the diced avocado.

  2. 6

    Drizzle Vinaigrette

    Drizzle the sesame vinaigrette over the tuna tartare and avocado before serving.

  3. 7

    Garnish (Optional)

    Garnish with additional cilantro or sesame seeds if desired.

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