Sushi- style Tuna Cubes
Ingredients
1/2 lb sushi grade tuna 3/4 inch thick | ||
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch pieces | ||
sesame seeds for sprinkling | ||
2 tbs lemon juice | ||
1 tsp kosher salt | ||
1/2 tsp sugar | ||
1/2 tsp wasabi paste | ||
1/2 cup vegetable oil | ||
2 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped | ||
7 tbs soy sauce | ||
1 tbs rice wine vinegar | ||
1 tsp lemon juice | ||
2 scallions, chopped | ||
1 tsp sugar | ||
3 dashes of hot chili oil |
- Cut the tuna into 1 inch pieces and arrange them in a single layer in a large non-metallic oven proof dish.
- Prepare the marinade in a small bowl. Stir in the lemon juice with the salt, sugar and wasabi paste.
- Slowly whisk in the oil until thoroughly blended and slightly creamy. Stir in the cilantro.
- Pour the marinade over the tuna cubes and toss to coat.
- Cover and marinate for about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the soy dipping sauce.
- Place the soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice scallions, sugar and chili oil in a small bowl and mix it thoroughly. Set aside until ready to use.
- Preheat a broiler and line a baking sheet with foil, then thread a cube of tuna, then a piece of red pepper, alternately and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and broil for 3 minutes, turning once, just until the tuna starts to color.
- Remove and serve with the dipping sauce.
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