Akami Te Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

lean bluefin tuna, trinity herbs, thai chili, nuoc mam

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Tuna
Cut the bluefin tuna into small cubes, about 1-inch in size. Place them in a bowl.
2
Chop the Herbs
Finely chop the cilantro, mint, and basil leaves. Add them to the bowl with the tuna.
3
Add Thai Chili
Finely slice the Thai chili and add it to the bowl. Adjust the quantity based on your heat preference.
4
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, mix the nuoc mam (fish sauce) with a little water if desired to dilute the saltiness.

5
Combine Ingredients
Pour the nuoc mam mixture over the tuna and herbs. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
6
Serve
Transfer the mixture to a serving plate. Garnish with extra herbs or chilies if desired and serve immediately.