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Serves 4
Preparation time: 12-15 mins

 

 

Japanese Tuna and Leek Salad Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced leeks
• 1 baby cucumber (about 100g/3 1/2 oz), washed
• 2 fresh shiso or large basil leaves, shredded
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 400 g (14 oz) fresh sashimi-quality tuna
• Black sesame seeds,(optional)

Ginger Dipping Sauce:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce

Japanese Tuna and Leek Salad Instructions:

• Place the leeks in a small bowl of cold water and soak for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  

• Shred the cucumber into long, thin strips and set aside.

• Combine the sliced leeks and shredded shiso or basil leaves in a small bowl.
  

• Add half of the grated ginger and toss well to combine.
  

• Dice the tuna and combine with the leek mixture.

• To prepare the Ginger Dipping Sauce, divide the ginger between 4 small sauce bowls and top with dark soy sauce to taste.

• Divide the tuna mixture into 4 equal portions.
  

• Place each portion on a serving dish.
  

• Sprinkle with black sesame seeds, if desired. Garnish with the reserved shredded cucumber and serve with the Ginger Dipping Sauce on the side.

Tags: salad

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