Spicy Sesame Tuna Tartare

8 oz. sushi-grade tuna cut into 1/4 cubes

1 avocado , sliced into 1/4 inch cubes

2 Tbs. thinly sliced scallions

1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

1Tbsp Asian sesame oil

Black or white sesame seeds, toasted

2 tsp Wasabi paste

2 tsp diced, shredded ginger (optional)

1 shiso leave , (or cilantro )minced (optional)

 Sesame or rice crackers

Flaky sea salt

Use a very sharp knife to cut the tuna into 1/4-inch dice. 

Do the same to the avocado

Toast sesame seeds

Toss the tuna with the scallions, avocado , sesame seeds, shiso

Prepare a mixture of ,soy sauce, sesame oil, gonger and wasabi. Taste and adjust

Add to tuna and avocado and gently stir

if not serving immediately, store in the refrigerator and take out 1/2 hour before serving

Mound 1 Tbs. of the mixture tartare on each cracker. Alternatively serve over boston lettuce as a salad

Sprinkle each lightly with sea salt and serve.

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