Peppered Tuna With Asian Guacamole And Hoisin Dipping Sauce Food

DIPPING SAUCE FOR AHI TUNA

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, pepper, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
• Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

FRESH TUNA STEAKS WITH HOISIN GINGER MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, sherry, hoisin sauce, salt, pepper, garlic and ginger in a flat dish.
• Add fresh sushi grade tuna and marinate for up to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Grill until cooked to desired preference.

SPICY TUNA ROLL WITH GINGER-SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the ginger-soy dipping sauce: Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, chile garlic sauce, garlic, scallions and ginger in a small bowl. Stir well to combine and set aside.
• For the spicy tuna: Mix the tuna with the mayo and chile garlic sauce in a medium bowl. Lightly toss to coat and set aside.
• For the sushi roll: Prepare a bamboo sushi rolling mat by wrapping it completely in a tight layer of plastic wrap. Additionally, fill a small bowl with water and the rice wine vinegar and set aside.
• Fold a sheet of nori about an inch up and remove the bottom piece. Briefly toast over an open flame until pliable, about 10 seconds.
• Put the toasted nori sheet shiny-side down on the wrapped bamboo mat. Gently press and spread some of the rice on the nori sheet, leaving about 1 inch exposed on top. Dip your fingers in the water/vinegar bowl if the rice is sticking to your hands.
• Starting about 1/2 inch up from the bottom of the nori, spread a very small amount of wasabi paste along the length of the sheet. Spoon an even layer of the spicy tuna over the wasabi and place some of the cucumber strips on the sides of the spicy tuna. Add 3 to 4 pieces avocado in a single layer. Roll the nori up over the fillings and tuck under to enclose entirely. Gently press the bamboo mat and continue rolling to tighten. Remove the bamboo mat and trim the ends of the roll.
• With a clean knife, cut the sushi roll in half. Line up the halves and cut through both rolls to make 6 even pieces. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients to make the second roll. Serve the rolls with a dollop of wasabi paste and small bowls of the dipping sauce.

GRILLED TUNA WITH GINGER-SESAME SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce. Stir-fry the scallions, ginger and garlic in the sesame oil for one to two minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and pour the sauce into a small bowl. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, preheat the grill. Sprinkle the tuna fish with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and liberal grindings of pepper. Grill the fish for two to three minutes on each side for rare, longer if you wish it more well-done. Serve with the sauce on the side.

PEPPERED TUNA WITH ASIAN GUACAMOLE AND HOISIN DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the star anise and peppercorns in a small, dry skillet over medium-high heat until you can smell the pepper when standing over the pan, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Combine the soy sauce and 1 tablespoon oil, and brush the mixture on all sides of the tuna. Sprinkle the tuna lightly on all sides with the peppercorn mixture and salt. Let it stand for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for several hours.
• To cook the tuna, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, then sear the tuna for about 2 minutes on each side, just until rare to medium-rare (the sides will be browned, but the tuna will still feel slightly soft when pressed). Transfer it to a plate to cool.
• To serve, cut the tuna into 1/8-inch-thick slices and divide it among the plates. Serve with a spoonful of guacamole and a ramekin of dipping sauce.
• Place the avocado, cucumber, radishes, ginger, sesame oil, peanut oil, lime juice, scallions, cilantro, and wasabi in a bowl, add salt and chile paste, to taste, and stir just until combined. Taste for seasoning and add more lime, salt, or chile paste as desired.
• Combine the ingredients and whisk together or puree in a blender.