Wok-roasted Tuna with Spices

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Ken Hom Travels with a Hot Wok

By Ken Hom

Published 1997

  • About

Japanese food, especially sushi and sashimi, using fresh and high-quality tuna, has become popular. Fusion cooks have used the idea of raw tuna but with a twist: tuna is seared quickly on the outside, with the interior remaining rare. It makes sense, as tuna can overcook quickly and dry out. However, the tuna needs a marinade and spices to compensate for the short cooking time. Asian spices are ideal for adding zest to an otherwise bland dish. Again, it is important to get the