How hot is it where you live? We had a good 1-2 weeks of comfortable spring weather and then BAM! Summer came in like a roaring fire hand-in-hand with swampy humidity. On the flip side, we’ve had some torrential downpours and severe thunderstorms that came with nature’s fireworks. Regardless of the end-of-the-world steamy and flash flood-inducing weather here in the Northeast, Sunday Supper is providing some respite today with some refreshingly cool recipes. Alaiyo of Pescatarian Journal is at the helm and hosting today’s chillin’ Sunday Supper event!
I’ve faced many culinary “firsts” through this blog and especially through Sunday Supper. A lot of it has to do with seafood! A couple of weeks ago I cooked lobster for the first time. I’ve prepared mussels and clams on the half shell for the first time as well. Regarding raw fish, I always felt I should leave it to the seasoned fishmongers and sushi chefs, but today I’m dabbling with tuna tartare!
Tuna tartare is a great starter to a meal. It’s light and flavorful, and a great start to any meal or perfect as a light lunch. I’ve put an Asian spin on this recipe…of course!
Some tips…
I buy frozen sushi-grade tuna from my local supermarket. Fish that are frozen commercially are frozen at a super low temperature of -35° F and stored at that temperature for a minimum of 15 hours to ensure eradication of all the parasites. The home freezer may not get cold enough to effectively kill all the parasites. When buying frozen tuna, I thaw the fish in the refrigerator overnight.
Click on the following link for more information on seafood safety and some tips on buying sushi-grade fish. 
Tuna Tartare #SundaySupper
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon ponzu
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 cup finely diced daikon radish 1/8" dice
- 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber 1/8" dice
- 1 pound sushi-grade tuna thawed
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped chives
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of ponzu, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt with the daikon, and stir to combine. In another bowl, combine another tablespoon of ponzu, sugar, and a pinch of salt with the cucumber, and stir. Set the daikon and cucumber aside.
- Give the tuna a quick rinse and pat dry. On a clean, dry cutting board and with a sharp knife, dice the tuna into 1/4-inch cubes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the tuna, sesame oil, chives, salt, sesame seeds, and soy sauce. Give a quick stir to thoroughly coat the tuna.
- In separate strainers, drain the daikon amd cucumber. To serve, pack a ring mold with a quarter of the tuna mixture. Gently remove the mold. Carefully spoon about a tablespoon of the cucumbers on one half of the tuna, and another tablespoon of the daikon on the other half. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds to garnish. If you have black sesame seeds, add a small pinch of that also for contrast.
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- The Polar Cap Drink from Seduction in the Kitchen
- Vanilla Root Beer Cream Soda from Feed Me, Seymour
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I love tuna tartare and never made it as I am always afraid of getting sick. I will have to look out for the frozen tuna! Thanks for the tip. Delicious recipe!
Thanks and believe me, I researched the heck out of preparing raw fish before making this dish!
Your tuna tartare looks splendid, Amy…You’ve made the dish so visually appealing. And I know it must taste great with the addition of daikon and ponzu sauce =)
I love ponzu sauce! It really “wakes” up a dish!
I agree that your tuna tartare looks splendid–and may I add elegant as well. Thanks, too, for the tips.
Thank YOU Alaiyo!
I love your tips on buying seafood! I also really love your Asian flare to tuna tartare! Yum!
Thanks Shannon!
Amy, love love love this!!! now that I have a sushi grade fish hook-up in Madison, totally going to try this! looks delicious!
You’re lucky! The sushi-grade fish is sporadic at our Whole Foods. I’ve been craving chirashi lately!
I adore tuna tartare! I order it whenever it’s a menu option! It’s been way too long since I’ve made it at home…yours looks incredible!!
Thanks Liz!
Definitely one of my faves for sure!
🙂
What a pretty appetizer, Amy! I love your Asian twist! Between you and Alice and your lovely recipes, I MUST find some sushi grade tuna.
Thanks Stacy!
Great tips on buying the safest seafood to make this! Thanks! It looks amazing!
Thanks Marion! I hope you give it a try!
I love sushi and sashimi and tuna tartare!!! Love the Asian influence in this dish!!
Thanks Tara!
I never had tuna tartare before, but I love sushi so I am sure I would be in love with the too.
I think you will love it!
Thanks for the tip on buying fish for sushi! I’ve always been wary to try it at home for that reason, but now I feel like I can give it a go!
Yay! I hope you give it a try!
Gorgeous tartare! I’ve always been a bit afraid to buy and make any raw fish dish although I love it, thanks for the tips!
Thanks for stopping by!
I want to try this. I will look for the sushi grade tuna on my next shopping trip. Thanks for the information and recipe.
I hope you give it a try!
OMG, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love tuna tartare. And now I’m craving it. 🙂
Thanks! Ever since I posted, I’m having a mad craving for it again!
almost like sushi!
SO pretty! I’ve never tried Tuna Tartare, but I like sushi and if I ever decide I want to try Tartare now I have a recipe! HUGS
I love your tip about the frozen tuna to kill parasites! Tuna tartare is one of my favs!
Thanks for the tuna-buying tips. I have never made my own tuna tartare but it’s one of my favorite appetizers to get when I’m out — gotta try making it myself now!
Great tip on buying frozen tuna! And I absolutely love tuna tartar!!! Great, great contribution this week 🙂
Ohhh yessss I want this for lunch right now!!!
good tuna is hard to pass up! looks great!
Our temps are showing 114 for Sunday – this is the ideal food when it is too hot to think about cooking! Love good tuna tartar!