spiced and seared tuna with green potato salad and shitake mushroom salsa
The combination of spices complements the mild flavoured tuna & makes for a good combination with the zestiness of the potato salad.
The natural smoky flavour of the shitake mushrooms serves to enhance the distinct characteristics of the spices.
ingredients
spice mix:
- 2 Tablespoons cumin powder
- 2 Tablespoons coriander powder
- 1 Teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1 Teaspoon black onion seeds
- 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 Teaspoon coarse black pepper
- Salt for seasoning
method
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl & season with salt.
tuna:
- 300g Yellow fin tuna loin
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- Spice mix
method
Squeeze juice of lemon over tuna, dust with spice mix & sear.
green potato salad:
- 2 Medium potatoes cubed
- 2 Cups of water
- 2 Teaspoons of salt
method
Add water, salt & potatoes to a saucepan & bring to the boil. Cook potatoes until tender & drain using colander. Set aside to cool.
green pesto:
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 10 Stems of fresh rocket
- 100ml Sunflower oil
- 1 Tablespoon drained capers drained
- Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
method
Place all ingredients in a blender & blend until smooth. Stir in potatoes & season to taste.
shitake salsa:
- 4 Shitake mushrooms sliced
- 1 Clove garlic crushed
- 1 Teaspoon ginger finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ Medium onion finely chopped
- 100ml Canola oil
- 2 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce
method
In a saucepan warm up sesame oil & sauté onions, ginger & garlic. Sauté until onions become translucent then add in mushrooms. Cook mushrooms until softened & remove from heat. Add canola oil. Season using the teriyaki sauce.
assembly
Place 1 tablespoon of potato salad in the centre of a dinner plate. Cut tuna into 1cm slices & arrange on potato salad. Dress with shitake salsa & garnish with micro greens.
flavour description
The combination of spices complements the mild flavoured tuna & makes for a good combination with the zestiness of the potato salad. The natural smoky flavour of the shitake mushrooms serves to enhance the distinct characteristics of the spices.
wine recommendation
Ataraxia chardonnay
