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Basil-Infused Tuna with Soy Vinaigrette

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Recipe - Basil-Infused Tuna with Soy Vinaigrette



Recipe - Basil-Infused Tuna with Soy Vinaigrette
Author Type: Chef

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

400g sashimi-quality tuna, in one piece
1 bunch basil
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoons mustard seeds
10ml pickled ginger juice
Juice of 1 lime
Mixed salad leaves, to serve

METHOD

1.Divide tuna into four steaks of equal size
2.Pick basil leaves from stalks, blanch in boiling water then plunge into icy water
3.Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper then wrap each one in basil leaves
4.Make a vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, soy sauce, pickled ginger juice and mustard seeds, adding lime juice to taste
5.Steam tuna for 45 seconds (the tuna should be warm but not cooked), then cut each piece in half on an angle
6.Brush with vinaigrette and serve on a bed of mixed leaves
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