Wasabi Tuna Burger With Thai Style Cucumbers Food

TUNA BURGERS WITH WASABI MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place vinegar and sugar in small bowl. Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil to form an emulsion; season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Place tuna, scallions, soy, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sesame oil, and lemon zest in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Mix well, using your hands, to combine. Divide tuna mixture into six equal portions and form each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add enough canola oil to coat bottom of skillet. Add patties, and cook until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Place arugula in a large bowl, drizzle with reserved dressing, and toss to combine. Divide arugula evenly between 6 plates. Place one patty on each bed of arugula; serve immediately with wasabi mayonnaise.

SEARED TUNA WITH WASABI-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the white wine vinegar, white wine and shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Strain out shallot and discard, return liquid to the pan.
• Stir the wasabi and soy sauce into the reduction in the pan. Over low heat, gradually whisk in butter one cube at a time allowing the mixture to emulsify. Be careful not to let the mixture boil. When all of the butter has been incorporated, stir in cilantro, and remove from heat. Pour into a small bowl, and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush tuna steaks with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot skillet, and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook, this fish should be served still a little pink in the center. Serve with sauce.

GRILLED TUNA BURGERS WITH WASABI MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Wasabi Mayonnaise:.
• Mix all ingredients together in small bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill until flavors blend, at least 10 minutes.
• Tuna Burgers:.
• With your knife, using a rocking motion, chop tuna until it is coarsely ground into pieces about 1/8 inch each.
• In medium size bowl mix tuna with garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper (to taste). Divide mixture into 4 portions approximately 5 ounces each. Using your hands press into patties about 1 inch thick.
• Chill patties in refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat grill until very hot (about 15 minutes). Leave all burners on high.
• Oil grate (with a small wad of paper towels soaked in vegetable oil).
• Grill burgers, covered, until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip burgers with greased metal spatula.
• Continue grilling, covered, to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for medium-rare or 4 minutes for medium, 5 minutes for medium-well (do not overcook).
• Serve immediately with wasabi mayonnaise.