Tuna steak in sesame breading
2 servings
45 minutes
Sesame-crusted tuna steak is an exquisite dish of Pan-Asian cuisine that combines the tenderness of fresh tuna with the aroma of crispy sesame. The idea of breading in sesame comes from Asian culinary traditions that value the harmony of textures and flavors. A marinade based on soy sauce and rice vinegar adds a refined sweet-sour note, highlighting the fish's natural taste. When cooked properly, the tuna remains pink inside, retaining its juiciness while being covered with a golden sesame crust outside. This dish is perfect for both a light dinner and a festive table, especially when paired with fresh vegetables or a spicy sauce. Such a steak is not just food but a true gastronomic art that awakens taste buds and provides pleasure with every bite.
1
Prepare the tuna: wash, dry with a paper towel, cut into steaks 2-3 cm wide.
- Tuna: 500 g
2
For the marinade, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Pour the marinade over the fish and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Mix two types of sesame. Pat each piece of fish dry with a paper towel and coat it in sesame on all sides.
- Sesame seeds: 4 tablespoons
- Black sesame seeds: 4 tablespoons
4
Heat the remaining sesame and vegetable oil in a pan, and fry each steak on medium heat for 2 minutes on each side. The tuna should remain red inside and be covered with a golden sesame crust on top.
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon