SEARED TUNA WITH WASABI-COCONUT SAUCE AND ROASTED-PEPPER RICE PILAF

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Seared Tuna with Wasabi-Coconut Sauce and Roasted-Pepper Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Kara Zuaro

Categories     Fish     Fruit     Leafy Green     Herb     Pepper     Rice     Vegetable     Roast     Sauté     Dinner     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 red bell pepper
olive oil
2 big handfuls of fresh spinach leaves that have been washed carefully
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2-3 tablespoons sugar
2-3 tablespoons wasabi powder
6- to 8-ounce cut of sashimi-grade tuna
shredded coconut and/or parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Make white rice according to the directions on the package . . . Set aside . . .
  • 2. Roast the red pepper. (To do this, remove the burner on a gas stove and hold the pepper with tongs over the open flame until its skin blackens - and open your windows to let out the fumes. If you don't have a gas stove, fire up your broiler, cut the pepper in half, and place it skin-side up on a cookie sheet under the broiler. Once the skin is black, let it cool.) Set aside . . .
  • 3. Add a tablespoon or two of olive oil to a pan, and sauté spinach with a little fresh minced garlic and some white wine vinegar . . .
  • 4. Towel-dry cooked spinach (so that when you add it to the rice, the moisture in the cooked spinach doesn't make the rice sticky) . . . set aside to let the spinach dry further . . .
  • 5. Cut up the roasted red pepper into bite-sized pieces and add to rice . . .
  • 6. Add spinach to the rice and fluff the rice, mixing the red pepper, rice, and spinach into an attractive pilaf . . . set aside . . . on a low burner if you'd like to keep it warm . . .keep an eye on it so it doesn't overcook or scorch . . .
  • 7. Pour about 1/4 cup of coconut milk into a sauté pan . . .
  • 8. Add equal parts sugar and wasabi powder (around two or three tablespoons each . . . whatever your taste) to the coconut milk as you gradually increase heat to allow the sugar and wasabi to melt into the coconut milk . . . be careful not to scorch . . . set aside . . . over low heat to keep warm . . . careful not to let the sauce break up . . . not too much heat . . .
  • 9. Over high heat . . . in a cast-iron skillet . . . with a touch of olive oil if you like . . . pan-sear the tuna . . . rare . . . or to your liking . . .
  • 10. Put the rice pilaf onto a plate . . . put the tuna on top of the rice . . . and ladle some of the wasabi-coconut sauce over the tuna . . . shredded coconut makes a nice garnish on this one . . . as does parsley.

Bukar Alhaji Ali
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This dish looks absolutely divine! The tuna is cooked to perfection and the coconut sauce looks so creamy and flavorful. I can't wait to try this recipe at home.


William
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This dish is a work of art! The presentation is impeccable and the flavors must be incredible. I can't wait to try this recipe for myself.


Carmelya bautun
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but this recipe has me intrigued. The coconut sauce sounds delicious and the roasted pepper rice pilaf looks like a great side dish. I might just have to give this recipe a try!


Asif Masif
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This dish looks great! The tuna is seared to perfection and the coconut sauce looks creamy and flavorful. The roasted pepper rice pilaf also looks very inviting. I can't wait to try this recipe!


Topu Sarkar
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This dish was a total disaster! The tuna was raw on the inside and the coconut sauce was curdled. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also burnt. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Janat Fatima
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This dish was not what I expected. The tuna was not cooked properly and the coconut sauce was not very flavorful. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also a bit dry. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ankit Keshari
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. The tuna was cooked well, but the coconut sauce was overpowering. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also a bit too spicy. I probably wouldn't make this dish again.


Serah Wambo Olekete
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This dish was just okay. The tuna was cooked well, but the coconut sauce was too sweet for my taste. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also a bit bland. I probably wouldn't make this dish again.


Sir Anand Kumar
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This dish was a disappointment. The tuna was overcooked and the coconut sauce was bland. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also dry. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Judith Montano
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I really enjoyed this dish. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the coconut sauce was very flavorful. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood di


Aktar hossin Aktar bossin
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This was a great recipe! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the coconut sauce was delicious. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy seafood dish.


Zahid Raffique
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I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the coconut sauce was a nice complement to the fish. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also very good. I would definitely make this dish again.


salem egay
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This dish was amazing! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the coconut sauce was to die for. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish.


Jesus Arias
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The tuna was cooked perfectly. It was seared on the outside, but still rare on the inside. The coconut sauce was light and flavorful, and the roasted pepper rice pilaf was a great addition.


Steven Moepi
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I have made this seared tuna recipe several times now, and it is always a hit! The wasabi coconut sauce is so unique and flavorful, and the roasted pepper rice pilaf is the perfect side dish. I especially love how quickly this dish comes together, ma


Alisha Noor
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This seared tuna dish with the coconut sauce was a real treat! The tuna was cooked perfectly, and the combination of flavors was amazing. The roasted pepper rice pilaf was also a great addition, and helped to balance out the richness of the tuna. Ove