Tuna Tartare with Dates and Tomatoes

Inspired by a recipe from the gifted La Rioja chef Francis Paniego, this brilliant dish will seduce even people who think they’ve OD’d on tuna tartare. Intensely Mediterranean, with a surprising sweet touch of dates, it is extremely simple to make but does require terrific ingredients: sashimi-quality tuna, aromatic tomatoes with a lively acidity, and your loveliest, fruitiest olive oil. The creamy, garlicky almond sauce elevates the dish to further heights, but if you are in a hurry the ta