Coconut Cashew Tuna Tartare

Chef John's recipe for tuna tartare is made with serrano peppers, coconut milk, and cashews.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces ice-cold sushi-grade yellowfin tuna steak, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
• 2 tablespoons sliced red onion
• 1 tablespoon minced serrano pepper
• 1 tablespoon torn cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup coconut milk, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir tuna, 1/2 of the coconut milk, cashews, red onion, serrano pepper, cilantro, ginger, and salt together in a bowl; add lime juice and stir. Drizzle in remaining coconut milk until desired consistency is reached. Transfer tartare to a bowl and sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top.