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Tuna Tartare on Wonton Chips

Hand-chopped ahi with sesame and ginger on crispy wonton crisps

⏱️ Prep: 30min🍳 Cook: 5min⏰ Total: 35min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ cold
dairy-free
⚠️ Contains: 🐟 Fish, 🫘 Soy, 🌱 Sesame, 🌾 Gluten

Ingredients

  • 1 lbsushi-grade ahi tuna
  • 2 tbspsoy sauce(low sodium)
  • 1 tbspsesame oil(toasted)
  • 1 tspfresh ginger(minced)
  • 1shallot(minced)
  • 1 tbsprice vinegar
  • 24wonton wrappers
  • vegetable oil(for frying)
  • black sesame seeds(for garnish)
  • microgreens(for garnish)

📝 Make Ahead

Make wonton chips up to 2 days ahead in airtight container. Prepare tartare up to 2 hours ahead, keep very cold.

Instructions

  1. Cut wonton wrappers diagonally into triangles
  2. Fry in 350°F oil until golden and crisp, drain on paper towels
  3. Keep tuna very cold; dice into 1/4-inch pieces with sharp knife
  4. Gently mix tuna with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, shallot, and rice vinegar
  5. Season with pepper (soy adds salt)
  6. Keep tartare refrigerated until serving
  7. Spoon small mound of tartare onto each wonton chip
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and microgreens
  9. Serve immediately while chips are crisp

💡 Pro Tips

Use impeccably fresh sushi-grade tuna. Keep fish cold throughout prep - work on a bowl of ice if needed. A sharp knife is essential for clean cuts.

📜 History

Tartare originated in Europe as a raw beef preparation, but Japanese influence on American cuisine in the 1980s popularized fish tartare. The combination with Asian flavors creates a sophisticated appetizer.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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