Asian Spiced Ahi Salad with Limestone Lettuce and Toasted Sesame Seed Vinaigrette - ground coriander
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ground coriander star anise cinnamon clove tuna loin canola oil asuki ginger shallots sesame seeds white wine vinegar rice vinegar dry mustard kosher salt sugar canola oil sesame oil
Viewed: 37 - Published at: 7 years agoIngredients
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon star anise
- 1 (1-inch long) stick cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon clove
- 3 ounces sushi-quality ahi tuna loin, sinews removed
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 head organic limestone (Boston or Bibb) lettuce, washed, and dried
- Sliced asuki ginger
- 1/3 cup shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3/4 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Method
- Heat spices together in small saucepan until fragrant.
- Place in a spice grinder until fine.
- Preheat cast iron skillet.
- Lightly coat each side of the tuna loin with the spice mixture.
- Sear each side of tuna in 1 tablespoon of canola oil.
- Leaving center of tuna very rare, set aside.
- Place leaves of limestone lettuce in mixing bowl.
- Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of the Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette, toss, and plate.
- Slice ahi tuna into bite size pieces and arrange on top of lettuce.
- Garnish with sliced ginger.
- This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
- The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
- Place shallots in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, until tender.
- Drain shallots and put in a blender.
- Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet until light golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vinegars, mustard, salt, and sugar.
- Stir lightly.
- Add mixture to shallots in blender and puree for about 2 minutes.
- While blender is running add both oils slowly.
- Add sesame seeds and blend 1 minute.
- Strain mixture and adjust seasoning.
