Easy Appetizers: Tuna Tartare

The simplest recipes are also the best ones. Nobody nowadays has the time to spend it all in the kitchen. And that's when dishes like tuna tartare come into play. It's simple, tasty, and refreshing. Tuna tartare is the perfect party food because you are making bite-size servings with this tuna tartare recipe.   And what makes this tuna tartare recipe is that you don't have to cook anything. The ingredients are simple, fresh, and you don't have to use extra equipment when preparing this dish.   To learn how to make this delicious tuna appetizer that will satisfy even the most demanding guests, you should keep reading.  

What Is Tuna Tartare? 

Tuna tartare is a specific dish made out of finely chopped raw tuna. The tuna meat is seasoned to taste, and it transports you to exotic places.  Tuna tartar is a fantastic and healthy dish because tuna is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.   The great thing about the tuna tartare recipe is that it is very versatile. A tuna appetizer is an excellent option for fish lovers, especially tuna lovers. It can be served as simple as you want with salty chips or on some crunchy vegetables.  With our tuna tartare recipe, you won't go wrong because it will satisfy everyone's needs. It's crispy tuna, fresh vegetables, and panko breadcrumbs.  

How to Prepare Tuna Tartare 

Tuna tartare is easy to make, but there are some essential things you need to consider, and you shouldn't skip them.   First, you'll need fresh and raw tuna. It's essential that tuna is fresh and that it is sushi grade. When buying tuna, be sure to do it in a trusted store and always ask for a recommendation. Also, it would help if you told for what you need the tuna and plan on eating it raw. That way, you ensure that you get the first-class fresh tuna meat that you can safely eat.  If you don't know what sushi-grade fish means, we'll explain. Sushi is raw fish, and for you to eat it safely, it needs to be prepared from high-quality fish. So, you want to find tuna meant to be used in sushi and to be marked as Grade 1. The fish needs to have good color, and it shouldn't have a funky, fishy smell.   When you buy the fish, it needs to be refrigerated before the preparation and being served. Also, be sure to plan your shopping well, because you should eat raw tuna the day you buy it.  

Crispy Tuna Tartare Recipe   

• 8 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna 
• 2 tsp pure sesame oil 
• 1 tsp rice wine 
• 2 tsp fresh lime juice 
• 2 tsp tamari 
• 2 tsp hot sauce of choice 
• 2 tbsp panko crumbs 
• 1 ripe avocado 
• 1 tsp black and white sesame seeds 

1. Finely chop the tuna.  
2. Combine the sesame oil, rice wine, lime juice, tamari, and hot sauce of choice in a bowl, and mix it well.  
3. Add the tuna and mix well.  
4. Dice the avocado, and add to the tuna mix.  
5. Refrigerate in the fridge for half an hour before serving.  
6. Serve with crispy vegetables and freshly made chips, and top with panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds.  

Only a few things are this easy to make and delicious at the same time. You need to try this recipe, especially if you have never tried something like this.   Before making your own, you can also call and book a reservation here at Stubborn Seed to try our tuna tartar. We are confident that you'll enjoy it both ways.