lautnusantara.com - Inspired by beef tartare, the tuna version is made up of raw tuna cubed and seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. It’s an elegant appetizer in restaurants and bars and tastes incredible.

Besides the tuna and some seasonings, there isn’t much else that goes into this recipe. Here is what you’ll need:

• Sushi grade tuna/Ahi tuna- You can ONLY use sushi grade or ahi tuna. While regular raw tuna may look appropriate, it has not been farmed the correct way to enjoy it in an un-cooked state.
• Sesame seeds and green onions– Add some crunch and color. 
• Ginger – A must when working with any kind of seafood. 
• Soy sauce– Tamari or gluten-free soy sauce also works.
• Lime juice– Adding citrus reacts with the sesame oil and soy to ‘cook’ the tuna while also balancing out the salty and rich flavours. 
• Sesame oil– Just a drizzle to add a layer of richness and delicious sesame flavour. 

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How to make:

Simple is an understatement when it comes to this recipe. All you need is 5 minutes to follow an easy 5-step process. Here is how you’ll make this:

1. The first step is cut the tuna into small cube size
2. Cut 0.5 cm cubes of your tuna and put them in a mixing bowl. It is recommended to use a very sharp knife and cutting against the grain of the fish, making the slicing so much easier.
3. To make soy sauce mixture, add sesame oil, lime juice, ginger, and soy sauce in a small bowl, and mix well.
4. Marinate the tuna cube with soy sauce mixture in the bowl and whisk until the sauce absorbed
5. Transfer the tuna to the serving bowls and garnish with chopped chives and toasted sesame seeds. 

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What to pair with Tuna tartare

Tuna tartare is best served as an appetizer with freshly sliced avocado, over crackers, or as part of a charcuterie board. Keep the carbs down by scooping them up using keto crackers and keto chips.

Alternatively, enjoy it as the main protein in a meal. Pair it with some healthy carbs like a baked potato sweet potato. Add some greens in the form of some broccoli or asparagus and you have a well-rounded and healthy meal.

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