Kitchen Boss Season 2 Episode 4 - Buddy's Asian Spin

Asian Tuna Tartare With Crispy Wontons

 Ingredients:

For the crispy wontons:

• 8 wonton wrappers
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the tuna:

• 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• Zest and juice from one large lemon
• 1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 6 ounces sushi grade Ahi tuna steak, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the wonton squares on an angle to make two triangles. Arrange the wonton triangles on the baking sheet and brush with oil.
3. Bake until golden, about 5-10 minutes. (Can burn easily so watch carefully). Let cool.
4. Mix tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon zest, ginger and salt together to combine will. Add remaining ingredients except for sesame seeds and toss gently to coat tuna.
5. Transfer tuna mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with wonton crisps. To serve as an hors d'oeuvre, spoon tuna mixture onto each wonton crisp and garnish with sesame seeds.