Tuna Tartare

Photo: flickr user stu_spivack

Ingredients

1 pound ahi tuna, cut into ¼ inch dice

Tamari Vinaigrette

cup orange juice

cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons tamari

1 tablespoon Ponzu sauce

cup sesame oil

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely, shredded

1 teaspoon toasted black sesame seeds

2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion

2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice

2 tablespoons shredded nori

1 avocado

lemon

Preparation

Tamari Vinaigrette:Combine orange juice, vinegar, tamari, and ponzu sauce. Gradually whisk in sesame oil until emulsified. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

In a mixing bowl, just before you are ready to serve, combine tuna, cilantro, black sesame seeds, green onion and tomato dice. Add 4 tablespoons tamari vinaigrette and mix gently. Season with salt and freshly ground white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add shredded nori and lemon zest and lemon juice. Peel, seed and dice avocado and and gently add to mix.

To Serve:On individual spoons, place a small amount of tuna tartare. Top with a little tobiko and garnish with daikon sprouts. Serve immediately.