Thai Tuna Tartare

Thai Tuna Tartare

ATTRIBUTES:  Fresh, seafood, lunch, appetizer

PRODUCT USED: Saha Thai Yellow Curry Base™

PREP TIME: 15-20 minutes COOK TIME: 0 minutes

SERVES: 2

Ingredients:

• 6 oz (180 g)sushi grade tuna
• 1 tsp (5 ml) lime juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) grape seed oil (or any neutral flavoured oil)
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Saha Thai Yellow Curry Base™
  
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) red onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) cucumber, finely diced
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) thinly sliced green onions, divided
• salt to taste
• Toasted baguette rounds (crostini) for serving
  

Directions:

1. Dice the tuna into approximately 1 cm cubes.
2. Dice the cucumber and onion as small as you can manage. Slice the green onions thinly on a diagonal bias.
3. In a large bowl, combine the Saha Thai Yellow Curry Base™, grape seed oil and lime juice and mix well.
4. Add the tuna, diced onion, cucumber and 1 tbsp of the green onions and gently toss until well combined. Taste and add salt to you liking. Move to the refrigerator to keep cool.
5. Slice a baguette into rounds and toast them under a broiler for 1-2 minutes per side or until browned.
6. Plate the tartare surrounded by the baguette rounds, sprinkle with the remaining green onions and serve.