Ginger-Marinated Tuna (30 pieces)

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Ginger-Marinated Tuna (30 pieces)

Better than tartare for this king of the sea

Ingrédients :

  • 225 g (1/2 lb) of red tuna, finely diced
  • 65 ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • Fleur de sel from Guérande
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) fresh ginger, finely chopped (duxelles style)
  • 1 walnut-sized piece of fresh ginger
  • 30 slices of baguette (crostini)
  • A few drops of balsamic reduction (optional)

Preparation

1- Marinating the tuna

  • Place the diced tuna in a bowl.
  • Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with the chopped ginger.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.

 

2-  Preparing the crostini

  • Slice the baguette into 30 even pieces.
  • Toast in the oven until golden.
  • While still warm, rub each crostini with half a piece of fresh ginger.

Assembly

  • Remove the tuna from the fridge and season lightly with fleur de sel.
  • Spoon a small amount of marinated tuna onto each crostini.
  • Add a few drops of balsamic reduction on top, if desired.

Note

Serve immediately to enjoy all the freshness and crunch.