Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Original Roy's in Hawaii KaiRustic Spiced Ahi Recipe

Rustic Spiced Ahi Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Namasu, Soy Mustard

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Ingredients

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Ahi Preparation

Soy Mustard Sauce

Method

Prepare Ahi

  1. 1

    Season the Ahi

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this mixture onto the Ahi tuna fillets and let them marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Ahi

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the Ahi fillets for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned. Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred doneness.

Make Namasu

  1. 3

    Prepare Vegetables

    In a bowl, combine the julienned daikon radish and carrot.

  2. 4

    Mix Pickling Liquid

    In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour this over the vegetables and mix well. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to marinate.

Prepare Soy Mustard Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, and sesame oil until well combined.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Slice the seared Ahi and serve it alongside the namasu. Drizzle with the soy mustard sauce before serving.

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