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    Seared tuna in a cucumber sling

    Seared tuna in a cucumber sling recipe

    These colourful parcels feature a delicious combination of fresh flavours.

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    Seared tuna in a cucumber sling

    Serves: 12
    Cooking Time: 30 mins

    Ingredients

    • 200g loin of tuna, at room temperature
    • 100ml sesame oil
    • 80ml (¹/³ cup) black sesame seeds
    • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 50ml pickled ginger
    • 50ml balsamic reduction
    • alfalfa sprouts, to garnish

    Instructions

    1

    Rub the tuna with the sesame oil and cover it with the sesame seeds.

    2

    Heat a frying pan and sear the tuna for 1 minute on each side. Let it cool, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.

    3

    Place the cucumber slices into individual bowls. Place a piece of ginger on the cucumber and top with a piece of tuna. Using a cocktail stick, secure the sides of the cucumber around the tuna.

    4

    Drizzle with the balsamic reduction, garnish with the sprouts and serve.

    Notes

    To drink: Sir Lambert Sauvignon Blanc is simply delicious.

     

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