Name: Ahi Tuna Tartar with Wasabi Caviar and Spicy Ginger Vinaigrette
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H16M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H36M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sashimi grade Ahi tuna, finely diced; 1/4 cup Sake and Sesame Marinade, recipe follows; 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly; 1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds; 1 avocado; 1/2 cup diced pineapple; 1/4 cup sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon chopped shallot; 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped ginger; 1 cup sake (rice wine); 1/2 cup rice vinegar, unseasoned; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup brown sugar, or to taste; Cornstarch slurry (3 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water, blended), to thicken

Directions

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:

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.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Robert Lia, Geoffrey's, Malibu, CA

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