Recipe courtesy of Robert Lia

Ahi Tuna Tartar with Wasabi Caviar and Spicy Ginger Vinaigrette

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 36 min
  • Prep: 15 min
  • Inactive: 5 min
  • Cook: 16 min
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sake and Sesame Marinade:

Directions

  1. Place tuna, marinade and sesame seeds in mixing bowl. Stir and let marinate for 5 minutes. While marinating, assemble "tower" base with avocado and pineapple. Top with marinated tuna and pack tightly.

Sake and Sesame Marinade:

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat sesame oil until smoking. Add the garlic, shallot, and ginger. Saute until garlic begins to change color. Deglaze pan with sake. Bring to a simmer and let reduce by half. Add vinegar, soy, and sugar. Return to a boil, blend and then strain into clean saucepan. Whisk in slurry and bring to a boil to thicken. Remove from heat. Chill before using.