Ease of preparation rating: Easy.
Yield: 4 servings.
Avocado Cream
Ingredients:
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon (15ml) lime juice
2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Reserve for plating.
Coffee Ponzu Marinated Ahi Tuna Steaks
Ingredients:
2 Ahi tuna steaks (5oz. or 150g each)
½ cup (120ml) cold coffee
½ cup (120ml) soy sauce
½ cup (120ml) lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30ml) mirin
¼ cup (60ml) orange juice
Avocado cream
Method:
In a medium sauce pan, heat water over medium-high heat.
Place tuna steaks in simmering water for 20 seconds and remove from heat.
Place blanched tuna steaks in refrigerator to chill rapidly. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together, lemon juice, orange juice, mirin, coffee and soy sauce.
Place chilled tuna steak in coffee mixture and marinade for 2-3 hours.
Remove from marinade and slice thinly.
Serve cold over a smear over the avocado cream.
*Serve with Fried Shallots and Capers. See recipe.
