Tuna Tostadaswith Fire‑Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- 19 ingredients
30 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. Crispy corn tostadas topped with sushi‑grade tuna dressed in ponzu and avocado, layered with a smoky fire‑roasted tomatillo‑jalapeño salsa and crunchy shallots. The bright lime, fresh coriander and sesame seeds add a refreshing finish perfect for a light dinner.
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Method
Cube the 250 g of sushi‑grade tuna, place it in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Preheat a grill or broiler to high heat. Roast the tomatillos, jalapeños, spring onion, white onion, and garlic on the grill, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred and the vegetables are softened, about 8–10 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: charred softened vegetables. Turn the vegetables as they roast until their skins blister and soften.
Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender. Add the sliced avocado, lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and the chopped coriander. Blend until smooth, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: smooth tomatillo avocado salsa. Blend the roasted vegetables with avocado, lime and herbs.
Thinly slice the shallots. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat and fry the shallots until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and season with a pinch of salt.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: golden crisp shallots. Fry until browned, then drain and season.
Heat oil in a deep pan to 325°F (325°F). Fry each corn tortilla for 30–45 seconds per side until crisp and lightly golden. Drain on paper towels and lightly season with salt.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: crisp tortillas. Fry each tortilla until lightly golden and drain well.
In a mixing bowl, toss the chilled tuna cubes with a splash of ponzu, a drizzle of olive oil, the chopped chives, and lime zest. Mix gently until the tuna is evenly coated.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: gently dressed chilled tuna. Toss the cubes with ponzu, oil, chives and zest without breaking them.
To assemble each tostada, spread a generous spoonful of the tomatillo‑avocado salsa on a fried tortilla, add both roasted and raw pieces of spring onion, place a heap of the dressed tuna on top, sprinkle with black and white sesame seeds, scatter the crispy shallots, and finish with additional sliced spring onion if desired.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: layered tostadas. Spread salsa on crisp tortillas, then add dressed tuna and toppings.
Finish each tostada with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, serve immediately, and enjoy while the tortillas are still crisp.
Tips while you cook
- Keep tuna cold
- Cube the tuna, cover and refrigerate until you assemble the tostadas.
- Roast vegetables evenly
- Turn the tomatillos, jalapeños, onions and garlic occasionally while grilling for 8–10 minutes.
- Fry tortillas briefly
- Heat oil to 325 °F and fry each tortilla 30–45 seconds per side until crisp.
- Crisp shallots quickly
- Slice shallots thinly and fry in a hot skillet for about 2 minutes until golden.
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Tostada, 4 ways
Four creators posted their own.
- Mo Flavors50 min17 ingr.Only this one uses ny strip steak, roma tomatoes and red onion
- Brooke Carson35 min5 ingr.Only this one uses ground beef and taco seasoning
- Notorious Foodie50 min19 ingr.Only this one uses sushi grade tuna, tomatillos and spring onion
- Pinch of Yum20 min7 ingr.Only this one uses tortillas, eggs and enchilada sauce
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