Toro Tartare w/ Caviar

Silky cubes of sushi-grade tuna toro and creamy avocado layer perfectly in this tartare, balanced by briny capers, bright yuzu kosho, and crunchy crispy shallots. Every bite is a luxurious texture and umami experience, finished with zesty lime and delicate caviar.

Why You'll Love Toro Tartare w/ Caviar

This fresh, elegant appetizer combines buttery richness with vibrant citrus and spicy notes. It's effortless to assemble but impressive on the plate-perfect for dinner parties or a special night in.

Tips and Tricks

• Use the freshest sushi-grade tuna toro you can find for the best silky texture and flavor.
• Press avocado through a cooling rack to create a smooth, creamy base without mashing.
• Gently mix the tuna with seasonings to keep the cubes intact and maintain texture.

Variations

• Use salmon belly instead of tuna toro
• Add a drizzle of spicy mayo for heat
• Top with extra eel sauce for sweetness

Substitutions

• Tamari instead of soy sauce (gluten-free)
• Minced jalapeño and lime zest for yuzu kosho
• Pickled ginger as a garnish alternative

Best served with

• Light pickled ginger
• Crisp sake
• Dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc
• Seaweed salad

How to Store Leftovers

Best eaten fresh. If necessary, cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 12 hours, but expect some browning of the avocado and slight texture loss.

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Toro Tartare w/ Caviar

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Creamy avocado and luscious tuna toro combine in a vibrant tartare layered with crispy shallots and bright yuzu kosho notes. A luxurious bite bursting with umami and texture.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Californian, Japanese

Calories: 391

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon capers roughly chopped
• ½ tablespoon sesame oil
• ½ tablespoon soy sauce or white shoyu
• 1 teaspoon yuzu kosho
• 1 tablespoon crispy shallots
• 1 teaspoon eel sauce
• Zest of 1 lime
• ¾ lb tuna toro sushi grade, cut into ¼ inch cubes
• Roe caviar for garnish

Equipment

• Small prep bowlPlating ring (2.5-3 inch diameter)Sharp knife
• Plating ring (2.5-3 inch diameter
• Sharp Knife

Method

 

1. Roughly chop capers and set aside.
2. Split avocado and press each half gently through a cooling rack over a prep bowl to create a smooth base layer.
3. Slice tuna toro against the grain into ¼ inch slices, then into ¼ inch strips, and finally dice into ¼ inch cubes. Place in a bowl.
4. Add sesame oil, soy sauce (or white shoyu), chopped capers, and yuzu kosho to the tuna. Gently mix until well combined.
5. Using a small plating ring, layer the bottom with pressed avocado. Add a layer of seasoned tuna, then sprinkle crispy shallots. Repeat layers until the ring is full.
6. Finish by topping with lime zest and a generous spoonful of roe caviar. Carefully remove the plating ring and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gSodium: 738mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 14gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

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