Tuna Tartare - 2/8/09
What is a tartare? Tartare is a preparation of finely chopped raw meat or fish optionally with seasonings and sauces. I opted for a Tuna tartare. I know that not all of us are sushi fans, but if you like raw ahi tuna, sashimi style, this delicious Tuna tartare dish might be a nice change of pace. Since the Tuna is going to be the main ingredient for this dish, it is best to use sushi grade Tuna.
For this dish I added a layer of avocado in the middle of two layers of Tuna tartare and then topped it with a layer of fish roe.
Assorted chips, and arugula salad are served together with the Tuna Tartare.
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Close look at the Tuna Tartare.
Preparation work..
Slicing the tuna into very thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick and then cutting each slice into 1/8-inch thick strips. |
Next, the strips are then cut into tiny dice. |
Seasoning the Tuna with sesame seed, chili oil, sea salt, pepper flakes, and a spoon of Mayonnaise. |
The tuna is mixed carefully and then set aside. |
The avocado are cut into cube and seasoned with lime juice, salt and a dash of olive oil. |
I placing a mold in the middle of a plate and then the Tuna mixture is spooned in. |
The avocado is added.... |
and another layer of Tuna Tartare is added to the mold, The whole mixture is then pressed down and then the mold is lifted. |