Jul 14 2026

Tuna Tartare Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh tuna, avocado, wasabi aioli, and sesame ginger sauce.

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Ingredients

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Tuna Tartare

Sesame Ginger Sauce

Method

Tuna Tartare Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Finely dice the fresh tuna into 1/4-inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Seasonings

    Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and sea salt to the diced tuna. Mix well to combine.

  3. 3

    Prepare Avocado

    Peel and pit the avocado, then finely dice it into small cubes. Add it to the tuna mixture.

  4. 4

    Add Scallions and Sesame Seeds

    Chop the scallions and add them to the bowl along with the toasted sesame seeds. Gently fold the mixture to combine without mashing the avocado.

Wasabi Aioli Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.

Sesame Ginger Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Sauce Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well blended.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon the tuna tartare mixture into a serving dish or on top of cucumber slices for an elegant presentation.

  2. 8

    Drizzle Sauces

    Drizzle the wasabi aioli and sesame ginger sauce over the tartare. Optionally, garnish with additional sesame seeds or scallions.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately as an appetizer or light main course.

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