MEDALLIONS OF SESAME & CORIANDER-CRUSTED AHI TUNA

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Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 26

INGREDIENTS
For Rice
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. long grain rice
2 T. sesame oil
1/2 c. scallions (chopped)
salt
white pepper
For Ahi
1 1/2 lb. Ahi tuna (sashimi grade) 1 1/2"' square
loin pieces
1/4 c. black sesame seeds
1/4 c. white sesame seeds
1/2 c. coriander seed crushed
1 t. coarse salt
1 t. black pepper
2 T. peanut oil
For Wasabi Cream
2 c. heavy cream
2 T. wasabi (prepared)
Other ingredients
Peanut oil (for frying)
1-12 oz package wonton skins
1/2 cup cornstarch
1-6 oz jar pickled ginger (fine Julienne)
1 yellow bell pepper (fine dice)

Steps:

  • For Rice > In a heavy soup pot combine rice and water. Bring to > a boil, reduce to low > heat and cover. Cook until dry, about 12 to 15 > minutes. Stir in sesame oil, > scallions, salt and pepper. Reserve warm. > > > For Ahi > Mix together sesame seeds, coriander, salt and black > pepper. Coat all sides > of tuna in seed mixture. Heat peanut oil in cast > iron skillet over high heat. > Sear tuna on all sides leaving center rare. Reserve > warm. > For Wasabi Cream Heat cream to a scald. Add wasabi > and wisk well to > incorporate. Bring to a simmer and reduce until > cream coats the back of a spoon. > Transfer to a squirt bottle and reserve warm. > > > For Fried Wontons > Cut wonton skins to 1/16" wide strips. Toss strips > in cornstarch to separate. > Shake off any excess cornstarch. Heat peanut oil to > 350º to 375º. Slowly drop > wonton strips in hot oil. Cook until crisp and > lightly browned. Drain on > paper towels. > > > TO ASSEMBLE > Squirt a zig-zag of wasabi cream on plate. Place one > timbale of rice in > center of plate. Slice five 1/2" pieces of tuna per > plate and arrange around rice. > Garnish plate with diced bell pepper and pickled > ginger. Place handful of > fried wontons on top of rice. > > > Wine Suggestions > Alsatian Pinot Gris (Hugel or Trimbach) > Dry German Riesling (Schlossgut Diel or WWE. Dr. H. > Tanisch QBA)

Worldmedialoaded
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. The tuna was dry and the crust was bland.


Farhan Ramper
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tuna was overcooked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Sumi Sumi2
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.


Douglas Aguiar
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I had a bit of trouble finding some of the ingredients, but I was able to find them online.


Metasebiya Solomon
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge for a special occasion.


Pitie Mugiro
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crust was so flavorful and the tuna was cooked perfectly.


abdullwahab fazily
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual tuna routine. The sesame-coriander crust adds a lot of flavor and the tuna is cooked perfectly.


Trinity Coleman
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the crust was amazing.


Riyal Deen
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the crust was crispy and flavorful.


Amin King
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I love this recipe! The sesame-coriander crust is so unique and delicious. I've also tried it with salmon and it was just as good.


Sab g Sab g
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the crust was so flavorful.


Nabieu Foday
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The crust is crispy and flavorful, and the tuna is cooked to perfection.


Ivory McReynolds
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The sesame-coriander crust was so flavorful and the tuna cooked perfectly. My guests raved about it.