Soy-marinated tuna steak with Asian salad

Name: Soy-marinated tuna steak with Asian salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 SERVINGS
Cuisine: Ázsiai konyha
Ingredients: 4 slices (approx. 800 g) tuna; 400 g green or butter beans; 2 small heart lettuces or small romaine lettuces; 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds; 50 ml sunflower oil; One tablespoon sesame oil; 100 ml light soy sauce; One small piece (approx. 20 g) grated ginger; 2 limes; A few coriander, mint or basil leaves

4 SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

4 slices (approx. 800 g) tuna
400 g green or butter beans
2 small heart lettuces or small romaine lettuces
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
50 ml sunflower oil
One tablespoon sesame oil
100 ml light soy sauce
One small piece (approx. 20 g) grated ginger
2 limes
A few coriander, mint or basil leaves

PREPARATION

1
Marinate the tuna steak in one tablespoon of soy sauce, a little ginger, and one tablespoon of oil.
2
Blanch the green beans in boiling water, then refresh them in ice water.
3
For the dressing, mix two tablespoons of soy sauce, one tablespoon of sugar, the juice of one lime, one tablespoon of black sesame seeds, and a little grated ginger.
4
Sear the tuna, lightly brushed with oil, in a smoking hot pan for one minute per side.
5
Quarter the lettuce hearts, mix them with the green beans and dressing, and serve the medium-cooked tuna on top.

Tip

This light side dish is excellent with any fish, shrimp, or even chicken. The salad can also be supplemented with broccoli, zucchini, or Chinese cabbage.

Pataky Péter

Péter enjoys exploring the world's thousand-flavored playground alongside classic Hungarian dishes. Currently, he utilizes his knowledge as a chef, restaurant consultant, in cooking shows, and as a co-owner of a sous vide meat processing plant. Taste his delicacies!