Subj : Eat It Raw! - 10 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Mon Aug 29 2022 15:15:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Retro Tuna Tartare w/Avocado & Sesame Categories: Seafood, Vegetables, Fruits Yield: 4 servings 3/4 lb Sushi-grade tuna; trimmed of - skin and dark meat 1 tb Mirin 1 tb Soy sauce 1 ts Sesame oil; more for - drizzling 1/4 ts Prepared wasabi paste (opt) 1 ts Sesame seeds; + more for - sprinkling 1 Avocado; peeled, pitted, in - 1/4" cubes 1 ts Extra-virgin olive oil 2 ts Rice or champagne vinegar Salt & fresh ground pepper Scallion ribbons; garnish Potato chips Wrap the tuna tightly in plastic wrap, then freeze it until firm but not solid, 20-40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steak(s). In a medium bowl, whisk together the mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, and wasabi paste (if using). Unwrap the tuna. and, using a very sharp knife, cut it in 1/4" cubes. Transfer to the bowl with the mirin mixture, then add the sesame seeds and turn to coat; set aside. In a small bowl, gently toss together the avocado, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and black pepper to taste. Stand a 3" round biscuit cutter in the center of a small plate. Fill with one fourth of the avocado mixture, then top with one fourth of the tuna mixture, pressing gently after each addition. Lift off the mold. Repeat with the remaining avocado and tartare. Drizzle each serving with sesame oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with the scallions. Serve immediately, with potato chips for scooping. BY: Kat Craddock RECIPE FROM: https://www.saveur.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... "Nothing ever goes away." -- Barry Commoner --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .