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aioli
sour cream
pickle relish
pickled ginger
finely diced
lime
zested
cilantro
leaves chopped
scallions
thinly sliced
salt
black pepper
freshly ground
avocado
halved, pitted and diced
tomato
halved, seeded and finely diced
garlic
minced
lime
zested and juiced
wasabi powder
cilantro
finely minced leaves
salt
black pepper
freshly ground
all-purpose flour
rice flour
eggs
beaten
cold soda water
salt
fish sauce
sesame oil
sesame seeds
oil
for frying
sushi grade ahi tuna
Combine aioli, sour cream, pickle relish, pickled ginger, lime zest, cilantro, scallions, salt, and pepper in a small serving bowl for the pickled ginger tartar sauce. Set aside.
For the wasabi guacamole, add avocado, tomato, garlic, lime zest and juice, wasabi powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper to a small serving bowl.
Mash together until smooth. Set aside.
For the tempura batter/tuna, whisk all-purpose flour, rice flour, eggs, cold soda water, salt, fish sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds together in a large bowl, but do not over mix.
Keep the batter well chilled in the refrigerator or over an ice bath until ready to use.
In a deep-fryer or stockpot, heat the oil to 350 to 375 degrees F.
Cut the sushi-grade ahi tuna into 2 portions.
Dip each piece of tuna into the tempura batter, coating all sides.
Lower into the deep-fryer and cook until the batter is crisp, but not overly browned, approximately 1 minute.
Remove from the fryer to a cutting board and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices.
Transfer the tuna to a serving platter and serve with the pickled ginger tartar sauce and the wasabi guacamole.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for optimal frying.
Do not overcrowd the fryer; fry the tuna in batches.
Serve immediately for the best texture.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The tartar sauce and guacamole can be made ahead.
Arrange the tuna slices artfully on a platter, drizzling the sauces alongside or in separate small bowls.
Serve as an appetizer or light meal.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
The acidity cuts through the richness of the dish.
Crisp and refreshing.
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