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Ahi Tuna Wonton "Tacos"

Here's how you make Ahi Tuna Wonton "Tacos"
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR ASIAN SLAW
  • 4 ounces napa cabbage (shredded thin, 1/4")
  • 2 ounces red onions (sliced into half moons, 1/8")
  • 2 ounces jicama (peeled, julienne 2" long)
  • 1 ounce cilantro, rough chopped
  • FOR LIME VINAIGRETTE
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oil (canola oil)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • FOR AHI TACO DRESSING
  • 1 1/2 fluid ounce sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 fluid ounce soy sauce
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon chipotle paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon shallots, minced
  • FOR WASABI LIME AVOCADO SAUCE
  • 4 ounces sour cream
  • 2 1/2 ounces avocados, diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper (a pinch!!!)
  • 1/16 teaspoon white pepper (a pinch!!!)
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • FOR TACOS
  • 256 grams wonton wrappers (3.5" x 3.5" squares, 8 wrappers)
  • 4 ounces tuna (ahi tuna, diced 1/4" cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (black and white, toasted)
  • 2 teaspoons diced red bell pepper (brunoise, very finely diced)
  • 2 tsp. scallions, very thin cut
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • FOR ASIAN SLAW

  • Step 1: Combine all slaw ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

  • FOR THE LIME VINAIGRETTE

  • Step 2: Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl. Season with kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper. Set aside.

  • FOR THE AHI TUNA TACO DRESSING

  • Step 3: Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

  • FOR THE WASABI LIME AVOCADO DRESSING

  • Step 4: Place the avocado and sour cream in a mini food processor and process till smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and process until incorporated. Set aside.

  • TO MAKE THE TACOS

  • Step 5: Make wonton taco shells - Preheat canola oil in a deep fryer or a deep saucepan. Place the shells, folded diagonally into triangles, into a stainless steel taco molder or use two forks. Submerge the wrappers into oil until light golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

  • Step 6: Toss the Asian Slaw with the Lime Vinaigrette in small bowl. Evenly distribute the slaw within the 4 taco shells.

  • Step 7: Quickly toss the diced tuna with the Ahi Tuna Taco Dressing in small bowl until incorporated. Spoon evenly on top of the slaw in each taco.

  • Step 8: Drizzle the Wasabi Lime Avocado Sauce on the tuna on each taco and sprinkle with the sesame seeds, red bell pepper and scallions.

  • Step 9: Serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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