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Ingredients
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Tartare Ingredients
Method
Tartare Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tuna
Using a sharp knife, carefully dice the bigeye tuna into small cubes, about ½ inch in size. Place the diced tuna in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Chop the Olives
Finely chop the black olives and add them to the bowl with the tuna.
- 3
Prepare the Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and remove the seeds if desired. Dice the remaining tomato flesh into small pieces and add to the bowl.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In the mixing bowl with tuna, olives, and tomatoes, add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and finely chopped fresh basil.
- 5
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper over the mixture. Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated.
- 6
Chill the Tartare
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Serve
Using a ring mold, portion the tartare onto serving plates. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired, and garnish with basil leaves.