Tuna Tartare Guacamole Recipe

Tuna Tartare Guacamole Recipe
Richard Sandoval•

Here's something we recently learned from Chef Richard Sandoval at Maya, his East Side Mexican bistro: Asian-influenced tuna tartare and classic down-home Mexican guacamole go side by side. Actually, one goes on top of the other. This tuna tartare guacamole is an impressive start to any meal, Asian, Mexican or otherwise. But try it as a start to Asian or Mexican food, just for kicks. May we suggest:

And check out our weekend in Mexico with Richard Sandoval. Tequila was involved.

Tuna Tartare Guacamole Recipe
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Tuna Tartare Guacamole Recipe
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 serrano chili
  • 1 tablespoon red onion
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 3 ounces ahi tuna
  • 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce
  • sprinkle of sesame seeds
  • 1 cup shredded jicama
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle mayo
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fried wonton strips (optional)
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle puree (canned chipotles in adobo pureed in a blender)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • juice of 1/2 lime
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  2. Keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  3. In a large bowl, remove the flesh from the two avocados and discard the skin and seeds. Mash the avocados with a fork or spoon until a rough puree is formed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Fold in the chili, tomato, cilantro, onion and stir to combine thoroughly. 
  5. In a small bowl, combine the tuna with the ponzu and the sesame seeds.
  6. In a third bowl, combine the shredded jicama, cilantro and lime juice and toss together, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Place the guacamole into the center of a large serving bowl.
  8. Top with chipotle aioli, and then the tuna tartare.
  9. Finish by topping with the shredded jicama and serve with the wonton chips.
 
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