Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 oz

sushi raw grade tuna

diced

4 oz

roasted red peppers

diced

2 tsp

sesame oil

2 tsp

soy sauce

0.5 loaf

crusty bread

sliced

1 tbsp

sesame seeds

1 tsp

wasabi paste

0.25 cup

mayonaise

Step 1
~3 min

Dice the sushi-grade tuna and roasted red peppers into small, equal-sized pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

In a bowl, combine the diced tuna and red peppers.

Step 3
~3 min

Add sesame oil to coat the mixture, approximately 2 teaspoons, ensuring a fragrant aroma.

Step 4
~3 min

Add soy sauce in an amount equal to the sesame oil.

Step 5
~3 min

Sprinkle sesame seeds into the mixture as desired.

Step 6
~3 min

Refrigerate the tuna mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7
~3 min

In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and wasabi paste to your preferred level of spiciness.

Step 8
~3 min

Slice the crusty bread into approximately 1-inch thick pieces.

Step 9
~3 min

Toast one side of the bread slices in the oven until lightly golden.

Step 10
~3 min

Brush the untoasted side of each bread slice with the wasabi mayonnaise mixture.

Step 11
~3 min

Top each slice with the refrigerated tuna mixture.

Step 12
~3 min

Garnish with a small dot of wasabi paste on top of the tuna.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the bruschetta.

Step 14
~3 min

Bake in the oven until warmed through or until the tuna is cooked to your preference (optional).

Step 15
~3 min

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of wasabi to your spice preference.

Toast the bread just before serving to prevent it from getting soggy.

Garnish with fresh chives or green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The tuna mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer for dinner parties.

Enjoy as a light lunch or snack.

Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso Soup
Seaweed Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion - Italian/Japanese

Cultural Significance

Represents a modern take on traditional bruschetta with Japanese flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Appetizer
Lunch
Snack

Popularity Score

75/100

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