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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Soy Glaze
Method
Preparation of Soy Glaze
- 1
Make the Soy Glaze
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Heat over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- 2
Thicken the Glaze
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the saucepan while stirring continuously. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cooking Tuna Steak
- 3
Prepare Tuna Steaks
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 5
Sear the Tuna
Place the seasoned tuna steaks in the skillet. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on your desired doneness (1 minute for rare, 2 minutes for medium).
- 6
Drizzle with Glaze
Once seared, remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and place them on a serving plate. Drizzle the prepared soy glaze over the steaks.