Akami Nashi ‡ Recipe
blue fin tuna, pickled cucumbers, asian pear, ponzu, chili crisp
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Pickled Cucumbers
Method
Preparation of Pickled Cucumbers
- 1
Prepare the Cucumbers
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into rounds.
- 2
Make the Pickling Solution
In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
- 3
Pickle the Cucumbers
Add the sliced cucumbers to the pickling solution. Ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing the Akami Nashi
- 4
Slice the Tuna
Using a sharp knife, slice the bluefin tuna into thin sashimi-style pieces.
- 5
Prepare the Asian Pear
Core and slice the Asian pear into thin wedges.
- 6
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, arrange the slices of tuna, followed by the pickled cucumber rounds, and the Asian pear wedges.
- 7
Add Sauces
Drizzle ponzu sauce over the arranged ingredients and finish with a spoonful of chili crisp on top.
