Albacore tuna tataki, pickled beetroot salad and hummus

Tataki

Servings: 4

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, zest
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) dill, chopped
  • 3 ml (1/2 tsp) chili flakes
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) coriander seeds, roughly crushed
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) garlic powder
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) onion powder
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) salt
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) pepper, freshly ground
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) thyme, leaves removed
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil
  • 400 gr (13 1/2 oz) tuna loin, cut into 2’’x2’’ strips

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, mix the zest, dill, chili, coriander, garlic and onion powder, salt, pepper and thyme.
  2. Roll the tuna loin in the prepared mixture.
  3. In a very hot pan, sear the tuna in olive oil, 1 minute on each side.
  4. Chill, then slice when ready to serve.

Hummus

Output : 1 L (4 cups)

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 500 ml (2 cups) chickpeas, cooked
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) Tahini (sesame seeds, pureed)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) lemon juice
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

In the bowl of a food processor, puree all ingredients and blend until creamy. Check seasoning.

Pickled Beets

Servings : 4

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 10 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 beets, peeled
  • 2 l (8 cups) water
  • 250 ml (1 cup) white vinegar
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) coriander seeds
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) whole peppercorns
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) salt

Preparation

  • In a saucepan, bring to a boil the beets, water, vinegar, sugar, coriander, pepper, salt and cook for a few minutes depending on the size of the beets.
  • Once the beets are cooked (check with the tip of a knife), remove, let cool, then cut the beets into quarters.

Beetroot Vinaigrette

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) white balsamic vinegar
  • ½ garlic clove, minced
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) chives, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a bowl, mix the olive oil, white balsamic, garlic, chives, salt, pepper, then add the prepared beets.

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