Green Tuna Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Minced spicy tuna wrapped in thin-sliced avocado with a creamy peanut dressing; topped with crunch & tabiko

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Ingredients

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Spicy Tuna

Method

Spicy Tuna

1

Prep Tuna

Pat the sushi-grade tuna dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, finely mince the tuna into small pieces (or pulse briefly in a food processor for uniform texture). Transfer to a chilled bowl.

2

Add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Sriracha, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon finely sliced green onion, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice to the minced tuna. Mix gently until well combined. Taste and adjust heat or salt if needed. Refrigerate while assembling other components (keep chilled).

Avocado Wraps

3

Slice avocados in half, remove pits, and peel. Using a very sharp knife or a mandoline set to a thin setting, slice each avocado half into very thin, even slices lengthwise (you want slices thin enough to fold/overlap into a wrap). If you cannot get very thin slices, you can use a vegetable peeler to make thin sheets.

4

Gently toss the avocado slices with 1 teaspoon lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt to prevent browning and season lightly. Lay the slices slightly overlapping on a sheet of plastic wrap or a piece of parchment to form small rectangular 'wraps' about 2.5–3 inches long (enough to hold 1–1.5 tbsp of filling).

Creamy Peanut Dressing

5

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha (optional). Add 2 tablespoons warm water a little at a time and whisk until the dressing reaches a pourable, creamy consistency. Taste and adjust sweetness, acidity, or heat as desired. Keep at room temperature.

Assembly & Garnish

6

Portion the chilled spicy tuna into roughly 12 equal portions (about 2/3 tablespoon each) or 8 larger portions depending on desired serving size. Using a small spoon, mound 1–1.5 tablespoons of the spicy tuna near one end of each assembled avocado rectangle.

7

Carefully fold or roll the avocado slices around the tuna to form a neat little parcel or roll. If using plastic wrap, use it to help tighten the roll gently, then remove the plastic. Place each avocado-wrapped tuna seam-side down on a serving platter.

8

Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of the creamy peanut dressing over each piece, or serve the dressing on the side for dipping. Sprinkle each piece with a pinch of crispy tempura flakes for crunch and about 1/4 teaspoon tobiko or masago on top. Add microgreens or cilantro and optional cucumber slices to the plate for freshness and presentation.

9

Serve immediately. Recommend eating within 10–15 minutes of assembly to ensure avocado remains bright and textures are at their best.

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