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Thai Tuna Crudo

This Thai Tuna Crudo with a 6 ingredient Thai green sauce is light, refreshing and the perfect thing for summer. Not only does it come together in minutes, but it's the perfect thing to impress.
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Ingredients

Serves 4 people
  • 1 lb sushi-grade tuna filet
  • 1 cup packed thai basil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 Thai chili, seeded and thinly sliced (alternatively you could use a jalapeño)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar

Instructions 

  • Make the Thai green sauce: Add the Thai basil, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and chili to a food processor, blender or mortar and pestle. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water until it reaches a pourable consistency. Taste and adjust with additional lime juice or fish sauce if needed.
  • Slice the tuna: Using a very sharp knife, slice the sushi-grade tuna against the grain into thin, even slices about ¼-inch thick.
  • Assemble the tuna: Arrange the tuna slices in a single layer on a chilled serving platter, slightly overlapping them. Spoon or drizzle the Thai green sauce generously over the tuna.
  • Finish: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and garnish with sliced chilis, Thai basil leaves, lime zest, toasted sesame seeds, chili crisp, or microgreens if desired.
  • Serve: Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, crispy wonton chips, or enjoy on its own as a light appetizer.

Notes

Notes:
  • Always use sushi-grade tuna from a trusted fish market for crudo.
  • Chill both the serving plate and the tuna before assembling for the best texture.
  • The Thai green sauce can be made up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Slice the tuna just before serving for the freshest presentation.