Tuna tartare with pickled cucumber

Prep
40m
Cook
05m
serves
4
Tuna tartare with pickled cucumber
Tuna tartare with pickled cucumber
The combination of the tangy cucumber and crunchy wonton with the silky tuna sashimi makes this quick and simple entree a guaranteed show stopper.

Ingredients (13)

  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, cut into 1cm pieces
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sushi vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 2 teaspoons caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • 4 wonton wrappers
  • Sunflower oil, to deep fry
  • 250g sashimi-grade tuna, cut into 1cm pieces
  • 1 radish, cut into 1cm pieces
  • Micro herbs or coriander, to garnish
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle

Method

  • 1.
    Combine cucumber, vinegar, ginger, sugar, wasabi and 1 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, combine 1 tablespoon each of black and white sesame seeds on a plate. Lightly brush one side of each wonton wrapper with water, then press into seeds to coat.
  • 3.
    Half-fill a large pan or wok with oil and heat to 180°C (a cube of bread will turn golden in 30 seconds). Carefully lower each wonton wrapper, seed-side down, into the oil and cook for 15 seconds until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel and set aside. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers.
  • 4.
    Toast remaining seeds in a dry frypan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Cool.
  • 5.
    Drain excess liquid from the cucumbers, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml). Toss cucumber with tuna, radish and reserved liquid.
  • 6.
    Place 8cm ring mould on a plate and fill with a quarter of the tuna mixture, gently pressing down. Remove mould and repeat.
  • 7.
    Break wontons into shards and arrange on top of tuna. Scatter with herbs and toasted seeds. Drizzle with oil and serve.
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