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A neatly layered stack of diced avocado and raw fish topped with black caviar, garnished with finely grated herbs, served on a beige ceramic plate.

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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Californian, Japanese
Calories: 391

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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