Oriental Tuna Tartare Cups

A sweet, light and refreshing recipe, that’s not only packed with nutrition but it will also help with your hydration levels at the same time. This is not replacing your water intake, but a tasty addition to it.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 10 cups

Ingredients

• 250  g tuna fillets, fresh
• 150  g cucumbers, for the cups (can be served in ramekins instead)
• 1  tablespoon bean sprouts, garnish
• 30  ml light soy sauce (gluten-free if required)
• 10  g sesame seeds
• 30  ml  sesame oil
• 30  ml honey
• 30  ml lemon juice
• 25  g shallots, chopped
• 10  g cilantro or 10  g  coriander, chopped
• 10  g leeks, chopped
• 1  lemon zest
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 2  chili peppers (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a mixing large bowl.
2. Cut the tuna fillet into ½ inch cubes and toss into the dressing. Refrigerate covered.
3. Prepare cucumber cups. Cut cucumber into 1 1/2 inch thick segments. Scoop out the middle with a melon baller. Chill.
4. Spoon tuna tartare dressing into the chilled cucumber cups. Garnish with sprouts of Tomyao.