From our kitchen ยท Recipe
Sesame-Crusted Yellowfin Tuna Tataki
Rare yellowfin tuna with a toasted sesame crust and ponzu dressing.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 5 mins
- Serves
- 4
Rare yellowfin tuna with a toasted sesame crust and ponzu dressing. Balanced for a dependable home-cooked result, with clear timing and serving guidance.
Ingredients
- 400 g yellowfin tuna saku
- 2 tbsp mixed sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp ponzu
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- Daikon or cucumber, shredded
Method
- Pat tuna dry and press sesame seeds onto every side.
- Heat a heavy pan until smoking, then add neutral oil.
- Sear tuna for 20โ30 seconds per side, keeping the centre rare.
- Chill briefly, then slice with a very sharp knife.
- Serve with ponzu, sesame oil, ginger, spring onion and shredded vegetables.
