Tuna escabeche cru and cruit

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
350gramsFresh tuna loin; (12oz)
3tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil
3tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonTomato ketchup
½teaspoonCoriander seeds; crushed
½teaspoonBlack peppercorns; crushed
2tablespoonsFresh fennel seeds
½teaspoonGraunulated sugar
2Cloves garlic; peeled and minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Grilled country bread to serve
Extra fennel fronds to garnish

Directions

Carefully slice the tuna loin into rectangles ½ inch thick. Place the tuna slices in a single layer in a deep baking dish.

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, tomato ketchup, black peppercorns, coriander seeds and fennel. Gently heat, allow to simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, pour the warm marinade over the tuna in the baking dish (you want the marinade to cover the dish). Set aside and allow to cool.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the tuna from the dish. Strain the marinade through a fine sieve. Season to taste.

to serve: Place 5 slices of tuna in over-lapping layers. Drizzle a little marinade over and around the fish. Top with extra fennel fronds and serve with grilled country bread.

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