Little Chef
Bluefin Tuna Tekkadon by Wahwuu
By wahwuu
Slices of premium fatty bluefin tuna served over seasoned sushi rice with fresh shiso leaves.
Serves: 2Prep: 15 minCook: 20 min
Ingredients
- 300g (10 oz) bluefin tuna (kamatoro or chutoro), sliced into sashimi pieces
- 2 cup cooked sushi rice, cooled to room temperature
- 4 fresh shiso leaves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp wasabi paste
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sushi rice by cooking according to package directions, then cooling to room temperature.
- Slice the bluefin tuna into 1/4-inch thick sashimi strips using a very sharp knife.
- Place the cooled sushi rice into two serving bowls.
- Arrange the shiso leaves on top of the rice to create a bed for the fish.
- Layer the tuna slices artfully over the shiso leaves.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately with soy sauce and wasabi on the side.
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