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Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar

Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar is layers of spicy tuna and creamy avocado salad, stacked in a mold for a dramatic presentation. As good as it looks.
Prep Time25 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen

Ingredients

Spicy Tuna

  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili paste
  • 8 ounces sushi grad ahi tuna

Avocado mash

  • 2- 3 avocados depending on decadence level and how many you’re making
  • 1 tablespoon mirin sweetened sake- rice wine vinegar works too- just doesn’t have the sweet edge
  • 2 + teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 + teaspoons lime juice
  • wasabi siracha and soy sauce for garnish
  • optional sesame seeds or tomato wedges

Instructions

  • Dice the tuna (small, but not minced). Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar dice tuna
  • Add the mayo, soy, and chili paste in a medium bowl. Mix well. Add the tuna. Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar spicy tuna salad
  • Halve the avocados and score them. Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar score avocados
  • Scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
  • Add the mirin, sesame oil and lime juice.
  • Using a fork, mash but let some chunks remain. Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar avocado mashYou may wish to add a touch of sea salt, but I rarely do, as I serve with with more soy sauce.
  • Using a cookie cutter or mold of some sort, add a layer of spicy tuna (think ¼ of the total if you’re making two, ⅛ if you’re making 4). Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar in mold
  • Add the avocado (½ for two, ¼ for four). Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar layer in mold
  • Add the second layer of tuna.
  • Gently pack down in between layers.
  • Remove mold. Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar unmolding
  • Drizzle soy, siracha and wasabi artfully around the edge of the plate.
  • Top with sesame seeds, or wedges of tomatoes for a prettier plate.Spicy Tuna and Avocado Tartar with wasabi and soy

Notes

Serves 2 as entrees and 4 as appetizers