Chimayo Chile Crusted Ahi Tuna With Soba Noodle Cucumber
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains | Dujour07 | 4 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1/3 | c | Chimayo chile powder |
| Or Ancho, Pasilla etc. | ||
| powders | ||
| 1/3 | c | Freshly-ground cumin |
| 1/3 | c | Freshly-ground fennel |
| 12 | oz | Center-cut Ahi tuna loin |
| must be block | ||
| Shaped), Shaped | ||
| === CILANTRO HONEY | ||
| VINAIGRETTE === | ||
| 2 | Serrano chiles | |
| 1 1/2 | T | Honey |
| 1/2 | c | Cilantro leaves |
| 1 | T | Dijon mustard |
| 3/4 | c | Canola oil |
| Salt, to taste | ||
| Freshly-ground black pepper | ||
| to taste | ||
| === CHILE OIL === | ||
| 1/2 | c | Chile powder |
| 1 | T | Cumin |
| 3/4 | c | Oil |
| === SOBA NOODLE CUCUMBER | ||
| SALAD === | ||
| 1 | Seedless cucumber, peeled | |
| julienned | ||
| 1/4 | lb | Soba noodles, blanched |
| refreshed | ||
| 2 | T | Finely-sliced scallions |
| green only | ||
| Salt, to taste | ||
| Freshly-ground black pepper | ||
| to taste | ||
| 1 | Box Daikon sprouts, for | |
| garnish |
INSTRUCTIONS
Salt the tuna loin and roll in spice mixture. Sear in hot pan with canola oil for just 10 seconds a side. Keep very rare!! Refrigerate for easier slicing. Cilantro Honey Vinaigrette: Blend all together and slowly add oil. A little ice water may be needed. Chile Oil: Heat chile and cumin together in a saute pan until barely smoking. Whisk in oil. Transfer to glass jar and let stand overnight for proper separation. Soba Noodle Cucumber Salad: Toss all with above vinaigrette. Place mound in center of plate. Surround with thin slices of Ahi. Drizzle vinaigrette and chile oil on plate. Garnish with Daikon sprouts. This recipe yields 4 portions. Comments: The full recipe title as listed is "Chimayo Chile Crusted Ahi Tuna With Soba Noodle Cucumber Salad And Cilantro Honey Vinaigrette". Source: "CHEF DU JOUR - (Show # DJ-9307) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK" S(Formatted for MC5): "07-20-1999 by Joe Comiskey - joecomiskey@netzero.net" Recipe by: Ming Tsai Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 897
Calories From Fat: 771
Total Fat: 87.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 485mg
Potassium: 782.8mg
Carbohydrates: 31.5g
Fiber: 10.5g
Sugar: 9.1g
Protein: 7.4g