Oriental Tuna Tartare Cups
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Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : upto 5 mins

Serves : 8-10
Ingredients:

    For the Cups

    250g/9oz fresh tuna fillet
    150g/5.25oz cucumber for the cups (can be served in ramekins instead)
    Tomyao Sprouts (for garnish only)

    For the Dressing

    30ml/1fl oz light soy sauce (gluten-free if required)
    10g/0.5oz sesame seeds
    30ml/1fl oz sesame oil
    30ml/1fl oz honey
    30ml/1fl oz lemon juice
    25g/1oz chopped shallots
    10g/2 tsp chopped cilantro/coriander
    10g/2 tsp chopped leeks
    zest of 1 lemon
    1 tsp togarashi (or chilli) powder
    chilli peppers (optional)

Method:
  1. Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a mixing large bowl.
  2. Cut the tuna fillet into ½ inch cubes and toss into the dressing. Refrigerate covered.
  3. Prepare cucumber cups. Cut cucumber into 1 1/2 inch thick segments. Scoop out the middle with a melon baller. Chill.
  4. Spoon tuna tartare dressing into the chilled cucumber cups. Garnish with sprouts of Tomyao.