Tuna tartare with pickled cucumber
Prep
40m
Cook
05m
serves
4
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
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1.Combine cucumber, vinegar, ginger, sugar, wasabi and 1 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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4.Toast remaining seeds in a dry frypan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Cool.
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5.Drain excess liquid from the cucumbers, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml). Toss cucumber with tuna, radish and reserved liquid.
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6.Place 8cm ring mould on a plate and fill with a quarter of the tuna mixture, gently pressing down. Remove mould and repeat.
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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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