Edamame Crusted Ahi Tuna With Daikon Salad

Serves: 5

Santiago Howell

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

52

Sweetness

46

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

2

Eggs

1 cup

Rice Flour

2 tbsps

Rice Vinegar

1 tsp

Sesame Oil

Directions:

1

Pre-heat a fryer to 400 degrees F

2

Season the ahi on all sides with salt and pepper

3

In a food processor, add the edamames and shallots, pulse into small pieces

4

Add the eggs and pulse to mix

5

Meanwhile, make tempura batter whisking the flour with soda water until a thick paste is formed

6

Fold the edamames with the tempura

7

Dip the ahi in the batter and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown

8

Season lightly with salt and slice in half on the bias

9

The middle should be cool and rare

10

To make the salad, in a small bowl, whisk together the wasabi, soy, vinegar, sesame oil, and 1/4 cup canola oil

11

Toss vinaigrette (save a little for garnish) with the sprouts, carrots, scallions, and season

12

Check for balance of flavor

13

Using a 3 to 4 inch ring mold (2 to 3 inches tall), stuff with the salad and drizzle vinaigrette around

14

Place the ahi on top and de-mold

15

Garnish with sesame seeds

16

Beverage suggestion: Iced Black Teas and Chilled Ji-sake, Bijuwajo