Sunday, June 07, 2009

Tuna Burger

Ingredients:
  • 2 pounds fresh center-cut tuna
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus more for buns
  • 1 anchovy fillet, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 celery stalks, peeled to remove strings and minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup mizuna
  • 6 buns
  • 6 tablespoons pickled ginger
  • Wasabi mayonnaise
Preparations:
  1. Cut tuna into 1/4-inch chunks with a very sharp knife, trimming away any dark, bloody parts. Coarsely chop tuna by hand until it begins to hold together. Transfer to a bowl over a bowl of ice. Add garlic, olive oil, sesame oil, anchovy, basil, celery, ginger, salt, and pepper; combine well.
  2. Heat grill to medium high. Form tuna into 6 patties, and place on hot grill, or chill for up to 6 hours until ready to cook. Grill from about 3 or 4 minutes per side for rare to 7 or 8 for well done. Alternatively, cook in a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes per side for rare to 5 or 6 for well done.
  3. Serve with mizuna on buns brushed with sesame oil and toasted, if desired. Serve with pickled ginger and wasabi mayonnaise.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 409 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Sugars: 2 g

1 comment:

forexwatch said...

It looks delicious but the only problem is to get fresh tuna.

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