BLUEFIN TUNA TATAKI
This very simple recipe works as a delicious starter or can be served with addition of forbidden rice, steamed pak choi and baby corn as a fantastic light and healthy main course.
Servings: 4 Starter / 2 Main Course Prep Time: 20 Mins Cook Time: 5 Mins Total Time: 25 Mins
In this recipe we used the Akami cut of Bluefin Tuna which is the lean red meat from the main body of the tuna. It is also possible to use either the Otoro (the fattier belly section which is intensely rich and melt in the mouth) or the Chūtoro (which is a combination of the Akami lean red meat and the fattier belly, found near the skin on the belly and back).
It is possible to use shop bought ponzu dressing for a simpler option, but of course more rewarding to make your own with fresh ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
- 200g Bluefin Tuna Saku Block - Akami
- 100g Edamame Beans
- 1 Medium Clove of Garlic
- 1 Small Knob of Ginger
- 1 Stick of Lemongrass
- 1 Red Chilli
- 1 Small Handful of Coriander Leaves
- Salt & Pepper
PONZU SAUCE
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- ½ cup Citrus Juice (6 Tbsp lemon juice + 2 Tbsp orange juice)
- Zest from 1 Lemon
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- ½ cup Katsuobushi (dried Bonito flakes)
METHOD
STEP ONE
In a medium sized bowl combine the wet ingredients for the Ponzu sauce, which together then set aside.
Finely chop the garlic, ginger, lemongrass, chilli and coriander and add to the ponzu sauce to infuse and allow the citrus to begin to gently cure the raw garlic taking the edge off it.
STEP TWO
Bring a small pan of water to the boil. Pop the edamame beans out of their shells (or use ready shelled) and blanche for approximately 1-2 minutes, drain and add to the ponzu sauce.
STEP THREE
Brush the whole Saku block lightly with olive oil and seasonal well. Heat a good quality non-stick pan over a medium-high heat and sear the tuna for 30 seconds on each of the 4 sides then remove from the heat and rest briefly before slicing into 0.5cm thick slices.
TO SERVE
Arrange the tuna slices around a plate and spoon over the edamame beans and ponzu sauce
SHOP INGREDIENTS
BLUEFIN TUNA
