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Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Cucumber

Close-up of glistening, marinated tuna tartare cubes topped with avocado and served alongside sliced cucumbers.
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Prepare a restaurant-quality spicy ahi tuna tartare quickly using sushi-grade tuna, served elegantly with fresh avocado and cucumber.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb sushi-grade Ahi tuna, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Japanese style preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced for serving
  • Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the finely diced tuna in a chilled bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and rice vinegar to create the spicy sauce.
  3. Pour the sauce over the diced tuna. Gently fold the mixture until the tuna is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
  4. Gently fold in the sliced scallions.
  5. If using, gently fold in half of the diced avocado.
  6. Chill the mixture for 5 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
  7. To serve, place a small ring mold on a plate or directly on a cucumber slice. Spoon the tuna mixture into the mold, pressing lightly.
  8. Remove the mold. Garnish the top with the remaining diced avocado and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with the remaining cucumber slices or crispy wonton chips.

Notes

  • You must use sushi-grade or sashimi-grade tuna for this raw preparation.
  • For a Nobu style presentation, you can layer the tartare with thin slices of avocado at the bottom of the serving ring.
  • Adjust the sriracha amount to control the spice level of your marinade.

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