Maui Onion and Sesame Seed Crusted Seared Ahi

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3 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound Maui onions, slide thin, for caramelizing

4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, 2 inches thick

12 ounces thinly sliced, dehydrated, and crushed Maui onions

1 tablespoon white sesame seeds

1 cup premium Jasmine rice

1 Tahitian vanilla bean, split 

1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 cups clam or fish broth 

Apple Cider-Soy Butter Vinaigrette:

2 cups apple cider vinegar

1 cup balsamic vinegar

2 cups filtered apple juice

2 ounces unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

4 ounces soy margarine, chilled and cubed

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/8 cup finely chopped chives