Tuna Tartare with Lychees
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(10)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 200 g/7oz sashimi grade tuna (or any other sashimi grade fish) (Note 1)
- 7 lychees (, fresh (Note 2)
- 1 1/2 tbsp large red chili (not a spicy one), very finely diced (Note 3)
- 1/4 cup red onion (, very finely diced)
- 1 1/2 tbsp coriander/cilantro leaves (, finely chopped)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (, plus extra)
- 3 tbsp lime juice (, plus extra)
- 1/2 small avocado (, diced (~ 1/2 cup)
- Salt and pepper
- Sliced sourdough baguette (, toasted)
- Extra coriander/cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
Freeze tuna for 20 minutes - just to firm. Slice into 3mm / 1/8" strips, then cut those strips into 3mm / 1/8" cubes. Place in a bowl.
Step 2
Peel the lychees, then finely dice the flesh and add into the bowl (Note 4). Scrape the juices that pool on the cutting board into the bowl too - don't waste a drop!
Step 3
Add the chili, onion and coriander, olive oil and lime juice into the bowl. Season with a generous pinch of salt and a good grind of pepper.
Step 4
Use your fingers to toss together gently. Taste and adjust olive oil, lime and salt to taste.
Step 5
Pile on a platter, top with avocado and garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves. Drizzle with more olive oil. Serve immediately (Note 5), with toasted bread and extra lime wedges.
Step 6
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