Sesame-Encrusted Tuna with Carrot Noodle Salad Recipe

Preparation Time: 20m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4

July 1, 2024 4.8

A delightful interplay of textures and tastes awaits! This dish features silky tuna sashimi, beautifully contrasted by a crunchy sesame crust. Tangy carrot noodles add a vibrant touch, creating a refreshing and flavourful fusion of Japanese inspiration and modern flair. Not only delicious, but this dish is sure to impress with its visual presentation.

Ingredients:

400g sashimi-grade tuna, sliced
70g mixed sesame seeds
350g wide egg noodles
1 cucumber, julienned
2 large carrots, peeled into ribbons
Soy sauce, for dressing and serving
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Rocket leaves
Fresh coriander, for garnish

Instructions:

1 Sesame Crust Preparation
Gently press sesame seeds onto both sides of the sashimi-grade tuna slices.
2 Noodle Salad
Toss cooked and cooled wide egg noodles with ribbons of carrot and cucumber. Dress lightly with soy sauce.
3 Assemble and Serve
Arrange the sesame-coated tuna over the noodle salad, garnish with sliced shallots, rocket, and fresh coriander. Serve with additional soy sauce on the side.