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Ingredients
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Spicy Tuna Tartar
Plantain Chips
Method
Spicy Tuna Tartar
- 1
Prepare the Tuna
Finely dice the fresh sushi-grade tuna into small cubes and place it in a mixing bowl.
- 2
- 3
Mix the Sauce
In a separate small bowl, combine soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- 4
Combine and Toss
Pour the sauce over the tuna mixture and gently toss to combine all the ingredients thoroughly. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 5
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Plantain Chips
- 6
Prepare the Plantains
Peel the green plantains and cut them into thin slices, about 1/8 inch thick.
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 180°C).
- 8
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the plantain slices to the hot oil in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 9
Drain and Season
Remove the chips from the oil and drain them on paper towels. While still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.
- 10
Serve
Once the chips have cooled slightly, serve them alongside the spicy tuna tartar.