Granny's Tuna Avocado
1/2 lb Ruby Red Big Eyed Tuna
2 x avocados diced
1 x shallot bulb finely diced
1/2 x lemon juiced
1 tbl creme fraiche or mayonnaise
1 tsp wasabi paste (Japanese store)
1 pch salt
2 tbl soy sauce
2 tbl olive oil
1 x Taro root peeled, julienned
Peanut oil for frying Taro
Method :
Slice tuna in 3/8-inch thick rounds. Place between plastic wrap and pound until
1/8-inch thick. Mix avocado, shallots, lemon juice, creme fraiche and wasabi.
Lift off one side of plastic wrap from tuna and place a small amount of avocado
mixture in center. Fold over tuna to enclose. Remove plastic wrap. Place on
serving dish and drizzle with soy and olive oil.
Heat peanut oil until very hot but not smoking and deep fry Taro until crisp.
Drain on paper towels and place on top of tuna and serve.
This recipe yields 2 servings.