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Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust and Ponzu

Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust and Ponzu

Prep time: 20 minServes: 4

Pairs with

The tuna's clean, almost meaty flavour and the ponzu's acidity want a crisp, mineral white — Sancerre, Grüner Veltliner or dry Riesling.

Ingredients

  • 4 tuna steaks (sashimi-grade, about 180 g each)
  • 4 tbsp mixed sesame seeds (black and white)
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • Flaky salt
  • Ponzu:
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • Serving:
  • Grated daikon, wasabi, pickled ginger, spring onion

Method

  1. 1Press sesame seeds onto all sides of the tuna. Season with flaky salt.
  2. 2Heat rapeseed oil in a pan until smoking. Sear the tuna for 30–45 seconds per side — it should be raw in the centre.
  3. 3Slice thinly. Drizzle ponzu over. Serve with daikon, wasabi and pickled ginger.