Sweet Dukkah Crusted Tuna

Prep: 135 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Servings: 4
sweet dukkah crusted tuna

Create a fancy appetizer for your next dinner party with Sydney Food Sisters‘ recipe for Sweet Dukkah Crusted Tuna. The tuna is crusted in a delicious balance of sweet and savoury spices from the Dukkah with a zingy ginger dipping sauce to serve.

Ingredients

Sweet Dukkah:

  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds, roasted
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted
  • 100g hazelnut kernels, roasted and peeled
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1½ tbs black sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp CSR Caster Sugar
  • ½ tsp Chinese five spice powder

Tuna:

  • 2 x 250g sashimi grade yellowfin tuna
  • 2 tsp peanut oil
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard

Ginger Dipping Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp white miso
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp CSR Caster Sugar
  • ⅛ tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 1 spring onion, sliced into rounds

Method

 

  1. To make the dukkah, combine coriander and cumin seeds in a mortar & pestle and pound until finely crushed. Add the hazelnuts and pound again. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the remaining dry ingredients.
  2. To make the tuna, add peanut oil to a frypan. On high heat, sear the tuna quickly by rolling it on every side. Place on a plate lined with a paper towel and leave to cool. Sprinkle the dukkah mixture onto a large plate. Brush each piece of tuna with Dijon mustard and roll in the dukkah mixture. Rest in the fridge for at least 2 hrs.
  3. To make the dipping sauce, combine all ingredients except the spring onion in a small bowl, whisking until the miso and caster sugar dissolve. Sprinkle with sliced spring onion.
  4. To serve, slice the tuna, arrange on a platter and serve with ginger dipping sauce.

 

Tip:

The dukkah can be made ahead and stored in an air tight container.