COOK IT Recipe - Tuna Tataki and Warm Salad

TUNA TATAKI AND WARM SALAD

TUNA TATAKI

Portions : 4 - Preparation time : 15 minutes - Cooking time : 15 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Albacore tuna steak
• 1 lemon, zest
• 3 ml (1/2 tsp.) chili flakes
• 1 bag spice mix
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) dried dill
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) garlic powder
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) onion powder
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) ground pepper
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) dried thyme
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) salt
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil

Preparation

• In a bowl, combine the zest, chili, dill, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, thyme and salt.
• Roll the tuna loin in the prepared spice mixture.
• In a very hot pan, sear the tuna in olive oil for 1 minute on each side.
• Slice the tuna and serve with salad.

BEAN AND QUINOA SALAD

• 750 ml (3 cups) green beans, rinsed and stemmed
• 250 ml (1 cup) cooked quinoa
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• Option: add a head of lettuce or 500 ml (2 cups) arugula?

VINEGARETTE (can be made ahead of time??)

• 1 lemon, juice
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) sesame oil
• 75 ml (5 tbsp.) olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a pot of boiling, salted water, blanch the green beans for 4 minutes. Then plunge them into a large bowl of cold or iced water. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, add the quinoa, 2 times its volume of water (500 ml / 2 cups) and a pinch of salt.
3. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes (I'm sure you've got your own recipe).
4. Once cooked, let cool for a few minutes, uncovered.
5. In a bowl, mix lemon juice, sesame oil, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
6. Add the beans, warm quinoa, radishes and red onion. Check the seasoning.
7. Garnish with tuna and serve.