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Tuna Tartare
Michael Moore
Serving Size: Makes approx 20 pieces
CHEFS TIP
Only buy the freshest tuna, order days ahead from the fishmonger he will know you are serious.
INGREDIENTS
20 small slices of bread
olive oil
30g salted baby capers, washed under cold water
2 fresh shallots, finely diced
1 medium red chilli, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
zest and juice 1 lemon
sea salt and pepper
500g fresh sashimi grade tuna
1 punnet of baby leaves
½ cup sour cream
METHOD
Preheat oven 200°/180°C (fan-forced) and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
Using 5cm pastry cutter or pipe, cut out rounds from the bread. Brush lightly with olive oil and bake 5 -10 minutes or until crisp. Remove and cool completely.
Trim all skin and blood line from the tuna, then finely dice and place into a mixing bowl.
Add the capers, shallots, chilli, herbs, lemon juice and zest to taste. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To serve
Using a small piece of pipe or a pastry cutter, push some of the mix into the centre of the pipe and press down. Place onto the bread and garnish with a small spoon of the sour cream and garnish with some baby herbs.
Fresh TV 2/04/08