These healthy and flavorful tuna bites are an easy way to impress your guests this summer.The cucumber slaw adds a crisp, refreshing compliment to the Asian inspired tuna bites.
Makes: about 12 tuna bites
¼ cup Ginger Rice Vinegar
2 Tbsp Sugar
2 Cucumbers, julienned
1 Carrot, julienned
1 package (12 oz) Wonton Wrappers, cut into triangles
1-2 cups Grape Seed Oil
2 Ahi Tuna Steaks, cubed into 1″ bites
1/8 cup Sesame Seeds, light & dark
½ cup Toasted Sesame Oil
1 ½ Tbsp Wasabi Ginger Finishing Sauce
1. Create the slaw dressing: In a medium size non-reactive bowl combine the ginger rice vinegar and suger. Stir to combine.
2. Cut the veggies: Add the julienned cucumbers and carrots to the dressing bowl. Stir to coat the veggies with the dressing. Set aside.
3. Cook the wontons: In a medium size sauce pot, heat the grape seed oil to 325˚F. Once the oil is hot add the wontons and cook until they are brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oil and let dry.
4. Prepare and cook the tuna: Coat each tuna cube with sesame seeds. Heat the sesame oil in a sauté pan on medium- high heat. Sear the tuna for 2 minutes maximum.
5. Assemble the tuna bites: Start with the fried wonton and top it with cucumber slaw. Finish with a tuna bite and a garnish of wasabi ginger finishing sauce. Enjoy!