Asian Tuna Nachos

Name: Asian Tuna Nachos
Yield: 8-10 Nachos

Asian Tuna Nachos

These Asian tuna nachos are light and tasty, and even the non-seafood lovers enjoy them. With one bite, you can experience four contrasting notes: the crunch of the chip against the soft tuna, and the salt on the wonton and tuna against the sweetness of the balsamic reduction. The wasabi aioli provides a little heat to top off this appetizer. This dish could also be served as a light entrée on a hot summer evening. Try pairing it with a chilled white wine.

Tips:

Make sure your oil is hot before you sear or fry. If you don’t have an oil thermometer, try a test fry. Throw a triangle into the oil. If it doesn’t immediately bubble, the oil isn’t hot enough.
Be extremely careful not to overcook your tuna. The tuna should be rare on the inside. Cooking the tuna for 30 seconds on each side is the perfect doneness.

Ingredients

Tuna Nacho
1 package wonton wrappers
1 cup canola oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 Ahi tuna steak (approximately 1/2 lb.)
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp chives
salt and pepper
Balsamic Reduction
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp brown sugar
Wasabi Aioli
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp wasabi paste
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 lime, juiced

Steps

Step 1
Make the balsamic reduction
In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and mirin and bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat until liquid is reduced by 3/4ths. Liquid should be the consistency of syrup and slightly coat the back of a spoon.
Step 2
Fry the wontons
Put canola oil into a saucepan on medium heat. Wait for the oil to reach 350-375 degrees. Cut wonton squares diagonally in half to make triangles. Fry wontons in small batches (about 1 min. each side) until crispy. Remove from oil, place on a paper towel and salt immediately.
Step 3
Sear the tuna
Cover both sides of the tuna with sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil to frying pan on medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, sear the tuna for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from pan and let rest.
Step 4
Make the wasabi aioli
Mix mayo, wasabi, garlic powder and lime juice in a small mixing bowl.
Step 5
Assemble the nachos
Slice tuna with the grain into thin strips. Place one slice on each fried wonton. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar reduction over the top of each chip. Place a small dollop of wasabi aioli on top of each tuna slice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chives.

Asian Tuna Nachos

Ingredients

Tuna Nacho

Balsamic Reduction

Wasabi Aioli

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