Tuna Tartare
If you love tuna, then you're going to love this recipe for Tuna tartare. This dish is made with fresh ahi tuna and a delicious Asian sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Layered with flavored chunks of avocado, this tuna recipe & video ate a MUST try!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ahi Tuna fresh, sushi grade tuna fillet
Ahi Tuna Marinade
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic grated
- 11/2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 2 teaspoons cilantro minced
- 2 tablespoons scallions minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce optional
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds mixed white and black sesame
Avocado
- 2 avocado diced
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons scallions minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or any neutral oil
Instructions
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Make sure you pat the tuna fillet dry using a paper towel.
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Use a sharp knife to dice the tuna into 1 inch dices
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Try to keep the size unifrom as much as possible and avoid making too small of chunk, as this will cure quickly in the marinade.
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Now mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
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Add in the tuna and mix well.
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Repeat with the avocado mixture, mix everything together in a separate bowl.
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Now to assemble the tartare, take a mold or ramekin or bowl.
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Oil the indies of the bowl or mold using a brush.
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Start by placing the avocado at the bottom layer (if flipping a bowl then start by the tua layer). and press it down.
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Now add in the tuna layer and press it down.
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Carefully remove the mold and you'll have tuna tartare stack.
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Serve with some pita chips or cucumber rounds.
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Enjoy
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Tuna Tartare Tips & FAQ
- Make sure you use fresh and quality sushi grade Ahi tuna for this recipe--very very important!
- When you start to marinade the fish, don't let it sit there for more than 20-30 mins max. After that period of time, the fish starts to cure and the texture/taste changes dramatically.
- When serving this recipe, it's best to find a mold or ramekin or small bowl with a flat bottom.
- Make sure you oil the inside rims and bottom (if using a bowl or ramekin) very well with oil as this will allow the tartare to slip easily on to the plate.
- Serve right away!
- This recipe is best served cold, so you can chill it in the fridge for another 15 minutes before serving.
What is Tuna tartare made of?
Tuna tartare is made of raw sushi-grade tuna that has been cut into small cubes and then mixed with a sauce.
Variations for Tuna tartare
There are many ways that you can change up this recipe. You could try using salmon instead of Tuna or add diced mango or pineapple in avocado for some fresh sweetness.
What does Tuna tartare taste like?
Tuna tartare has a slightly sweet and tangy flavor, with a kick of spice from the sriracha. The Tuna itself has a very fresh flavor that is also rich with buttery undertones. What's great about Tuna tartare is that it picks up the flavors you marinade it with nicely.
What is the difference between ceviche and tartare?
Ceviche is a dish that is typically made with fish that has been "cooked" using acidic citrus juices, such as lime juice. The acidity in the citrus juice changes the structure of the proteins in the fish, giving it a cooked appearance.
Tartare is a dish made of raw meat or fish that has been chopped into small cubes. The fish or meat is not cooked but is instead flavored with a sauce or marinade.
Is tartare always raw?
Yes, tartare is always made with raw meat or fish. As the dish is not cooked, it is important to use high-quality ingredients to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
What can you serve with Tuna tartare?
Pita chips or cucumber slices work really well as sides with this Tuna tartare recipe. However, you could also try rice, noodles, or even another type of fish dish such as sushi.