I cherish every minute I get to spend with my 17-year-old son, especially in the kitchen. He is so brutally honest when it comes to critiquing my food that it has made me a better cook. (He actually could be an amazing professional food critic). I have to credit him with this creation, I was just the executor! Searing the tuna took about 6 minutes, but the prep for the sauces was a little more labor intensive. Be sure to let the fish sit out at room temperature for about an hour, as you will only be searing the outside of the fish, inside will remain rare, and you don’t want the inside of the fish to be cold.
Ingredients for Soy Reduction:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp of rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 2 tsp chopped ginger
Ingredients for Wasabi Crème Fraîche:
- 1 cup Crème Fraîche
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tsp wasabi paste (use less if you do not want it too spicy)
- salt to taste
Ingredients for Tuna:
- 2 tbsp of toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp of chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp of pureed ginger
- 4 – 6 oz pieces of Tuna
- salt
Directions for Soy Reduction:
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, medium heat, cook down until sauce reduces it becomes thick and syrupy. Prior to pouring, strain through a sieve to remove the chunks of garlic and ginger. Pour over seared tuna.
Directions for Crème Fraîche:
Stir the Crème Fraîche together with the sour cream and salt. Add in the wasabi, one teaspoon at a time, until you’ve reached your desired potency. Spoon onto each plate. Place tuna on top of the wasabi cream.
Directions for Tuna:
Using an iron skillet, heat the oil, garlic, and ginger on medium heat. Saute until garlic is cooked, but not browned. Remove garlic and ginger with a slotted spoon, leaving any remaining oil in the pan. Increase the heat to high and add the tuna, searing each side. Once you all sides are browned, remove the fish and place onto the wasabi cream, then drizzle the soy reduction, and garnish with cooked garlic and ginger. Serves 4 people. Paired nicely with sushi rice.
