Tuna Tartare

Ingredients

  • 125g sashimi-grade fresh tuna
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • Sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus the finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely sliced green shallots (spring onions)
  • Sourdough, thinly sliced and toasted, or crisp wafer crackers, to serve

Method: 

  1. Rinse the tuna briefly under cold water and pat it thoroughly dry with a paper towel. Cut into neat 1 cm cubes and set aside in a cool bowl.
  2. Place the garlic and a good pinch of sea salt in a mortar and pestle. Work to a smooth paste. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and capers until the dressing comes together.
  3. Finely snip the chives and thinly slice the green shallots. Fold them into the dressing.
  4. Gently combine the diced tuna with the dressing so the tuna is lightly coated. Taste and adjust the salt or lemon if needed.
  5. Spoon onto a cold plate and serve with the toasted sourdough or wafer crackers.