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Ahi Tuna Tartare

Sashimi-grade tuna with sesame, avocado, and crispy wonton chips

⏱️ Prep: 25min🍳 Cook: 5min⏰ Total: 30min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ cold
✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🐟 Fish, 🫘 Soy, 🌱 Sesame

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

  1. Keep tuna ice-cold; dice into small uniform cubes just before preparing
  2. Gently fold together tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha
  3. Fold in half the green onions; taste and adjust seasoning
  4. To serve, place small mound of tartare on each wonton chip
  5. Top each with a piece of avocado
  6. Garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds; serve immediately

💡 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

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.

🍸 Pairs Well With

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