Make restaurant-style tuna tartare at home. This recipe uses fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna mixed with a spicy citrus soy marinade and creamy avocado, served on crispy wonton chips for an elegant, quick appetizer.
Author:cookingbycarla
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:5 min
Total Time:20 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:No Cook/Assembly
Cuisine:Asian Fusion
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, finely diced
1 ripe avocado, finely diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Sriracha (or to taste)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup finely sliced green onions (scallions)
Pinch of sea salt
12–16 wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the wonton chips: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry wonton wrappers one at a time for about 30-60 seconds per side until golden brown and crisp. Remove with tongs and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
Prepare the tuna marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, Sriracha, grated ginger, and sesame seeds.
Combine ingredients: Gently fold the diced sushi-grade tuna and half of the sliced green onions into the marinade. Mix carefully to coat the tuna without mashing it.
Incorporate avocado: Gently fold in the diced avocado. Mix just enough to distribute the avocado evenly. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
Assemble the tartare: Spoon the spicy tuna tartare mixture onto the cooled, crispy wonton chips.
Garnish and serve: Top each chip with a few remaining green onions. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Use only the freshest, highest quality sushi-grade tuna available to you.
If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the Sriracha or omit it entirely.
You can prepare the wonton chips up to one day ahead and store them in an airtight container.
For a Nobu style presentation, use a ring mold to shape the tartare before topping the chips.