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Raw tuna is beautiful: silky smooth, with a rich mouth feel that is reminiscent of a well-made pate. When something is so good, there's no reason to cook it. In this way, tuna could be called the "tomato of the fish world": When it's fresh and perfect, why tamper with it? It's excellent on its own with just a little coarse sea salt. This dish is a celebration of raw flavors and textures: crisp radishes and sprouts, the lively surprise of mint, and the warmth of cilantro. Served with the wasabi dressing, it's perfect as a cold hors d'oeuvre or as a first course.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons wasabi powder
- 3 tablespoons silken tofu
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yuzu juice or fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 4 ounces assorted radishes, sliced paper thin or shredded (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons daikon sprouts or other peppery sprouts
- 1½ tablespoons yuzu juice or fresh lemon juice
- 1½ tablespoons mirin
- 1 pound sushi-grade tuna, preferably yellowfin, cut into 16 slices about 1¼-inch thick
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Directions
To Make The Dressing: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk until smooth.
To Make The Salad: In a large bowl, combine the radishes, mint, cilantro, and sprouts. Add the yuzu or lemon juice and mirin and toss to mix well. Divide among 4 chilled plates.
Arrange 4 slices of tuna over each mound of salad, overlapping the slices slightly.
Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of the dressing around the salad on each plate, Finish by sprinkling sea salt over the tuna slices. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container for up to 1 week.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.