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Ingredients
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Tuna Tartare
Salsa Macha
Tostada Base
Method
Tuna Tartare
- 1
Prepare the Tuna
Finely dice the sushi-grade tuna and place it in a medium bowl.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the tuna. Mix gently until well combined.
- 3
Salsa Macha
- 4
Prepare the Chiles
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried chiles. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes until softened.
- 5
Blend the Salsa
In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, garlic cloves, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth. Add vinegar and blend briefly to combine.
Tostada Base
- 6
Fry the Tortillas
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry each corn tortilla for about 30-45 seconds on each side until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Tostadas
On each crispy tostada, spread a layer of mashed avocado, followed by a generous scoop of the tuna tartare mixture. Drizzle with salsa macha for an added kick.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro or lime wedges if desired.