Poki Salad Recipe
Seared Tuna Mix with Cucumber & Seaweed Salad
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Ingredients
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Seared Tuna
Cucumber Salad
Seaweed Salad
Garnish
Method
Seared Tuna
- 1
Prepare the Tuna
Pat the tuna steak dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce and sesame oil. Place the tuna steak in the marinade and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- 3
Sear the Tuna
Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the marinated tuna steak and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Adjust cooking time based on desired doneness.
- 4
Slice the Tuna
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice it thinly against the grain.
- 5
Finish with Black Sesame Seeds
Sprinkle black sesame seeds over the sliced tuna.
Cucumber Salad
- 6
- 7
Mix the Dressing
In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 8
Combine
Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumber and toss to coat. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Seaweed Salad
- 9
Rehydrate the Seaweed
Soak the dried seaweed in warm water for about 10 minutes until it expands. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
- 10
Mix the Dressing
In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili oil.
- 11
Combine
Add the rehydrated seaweed to the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Assembly
- 12
Plate the Salad
In a large bowl or plate, arrange the sliced tuna, cucumber salad, and seaweed salad. Garnish with sliced green onions and radishes.
- 13
Serve
Enjoy your fresh and vibrant Poki Salad!
