TE Tuna Tartare

Submitted by StevenHB

"I've been making this for years and love it. The original recipe called for 1-2 tsp of salt, which I found to be too much. A full teaspoon of the chili paste (I use Lan Chi Chili Paste With Garlic from my local Whole Foods but you might be able to get it at a local Asian/Chinese grocery) is pretty hot but as I like it. Adjust as you see fit. Different brands will have different heat. I've served this on cucumber slices, in endive leaves, and molded in a ring on a plate. Sometimes I garnish with black and/or white sesame seeds."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs yellowfin tuna fillets
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 bunch scallion, greens only, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon vietnamese chili paste with garlic
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

directions

1. Dice the tuna into pieces the size of a raisin.
2. Combine the diced tuna and all other ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill for no longer than an hour before serving.