Japanese Style Tuna Tartare

Discover the exquisite flavors of Japanese Style Tuna Tartare! Dive into this fresh and vibrant dish bursting with sushi-inspired goodness. Perfect for parties or a delightful appetizer, this recipe promises a taste sensation you won't forget.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian Fusion, Japanese

Keyword yellowfin tuna tartare

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Servings bites

Calories 74kcal

Ingredients

2 Inch Lotus Roots can sub with cracker of choice
1/4 Cup Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste
1/2 lb Yellowfin Tuna sushi/sashimi grade
1 Stalk Green Onion
4 Shiso Leaves
2 tsp Soy Sauce
1/8 tsp Salt
1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1/8 tsp Toasted Sesame Seed

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients.
Peel and thinly slice lotus roots as needed (you will need around 8-10 slices). Note - if using crackers, skip to step 4).
In a frying pan, add neutral cooking oil (should cover 1/2 inch from the bottom of the pan) and bring oil up to temp over medium-high heat. Once up to temp, add sliced lotus roots, cook for 30-45 seconds per side or until they are browned and then transfer to a drying rack.
In a small mixing bowl, combine minced yellowfin tuna, chopped green onions, chopped shiso leaves, soy sauce, salt, toasted sesame oil. Note - if not serving right away, you may reserve soy sauce and add it in the end to preserve tuna color.
Take ~1 tbsp of the tuna tartare mix, place on top of a lotus root chips and top with optional toasted sesame seed. Enjoy as is with no dipping sauce!

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