Ingredients

  • 20 ounces sushi-quality Ahi Tuna, cut into small dice
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt & freshly ground pepper
  • For the crispy shallots and rice:
  • canola oil for frying
  • 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons rice crispies
  • sea salt
  • For the soy-sesame dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Method

  • For the tuna tartare: Toss the tuna with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the avocado with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • For the crispy shallots & rice: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Toss the shallots in the flour and fry for 45 seconds, or until golden brown. Remove the shallots with a fine mesh strainer and drain on paper towels. Mix the rice crispies. Season with salt.
  • For the soy-sesame dressing and finish: Mix all the ingredients together.
  • To assemble: Mold the avocado using a 3-inch tartlet ring or cube mold. Mold the tuna tartare on top of the avocado and finish with the crispy shallots. Lift off the ring and drizzle the dressing around.