Pacific Rim
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Sashimi-grade tuna with sesame, avocado, and crispy wonton chips
canapeMediumPacific Rim
Prep25 minCook5 minTotal30 minServes24Tempcold
✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: 🐟 Fish, 🫘 Soy, 🌱 Sesame
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lbsashimi-grade ahi tuna(finely diced)
- 1ripe avocado(diced)
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- 1 tspsriracha(or to taste)
- 2green onions(thinly sliced)
- 1 tbspsesame seeds(black and white mixed)
- 24wonton chips(or rice crackers)
Instructions
- 1Keep tuna ice-cold; dice into small uniform cubes just before preparing
- 2Gently fold together tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha
- 3Fold in half the green onions; taste and adjust seasoning
- 4To serve, place small mound of tartare on each wonton chip
- 5Top each with a piece of avocado
- 6Garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds; serve immediately
Notes
Pro Tips
Only use sashimi-grade tuna from a trusted fishmonger. Keep fish ice-cold until serving. Cut into uniform small dice. Wonton chips can be made ahead; toss with oil and bake at 375°F until crispy. Assemble just before serving.
History & Origin
Ahi (yellowfin tuna) tartare represents the sophisticated evolution of tiki dining, blending Hawaiian poke traditions with French tartare technique and Japanese sashimi quality standards. This Pacific Rim fusion became a signature of upscale tiki revivals.
Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
sakechampagnegin
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