Charred Ahi Tuna

Lomi Lomi Tomato Relish, Maui Onion & Sea Asparagus Salad, Wasabi Cream & Kona Sea Salt

Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients
  • Charred Kona Kampachi
  • 1 Ahi Tuna, Sashimi Grade (srimmed, squared)
  • 2 oz Wasabi Ponzu Sauce (thicken with cornstarch – keep chilled)
  • 2 oz Wasabi Ponzu Sauce (for marinade)/span>
  • 1 pinch Kona Sea Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper Mill
  • 1 Butane Torch/span
  • Lomi Lomi Tomato Relish
  • 1 Hawaiian Tomatoes or Local Vine Ripened (Blanched Peeled, Quartered & Seeded. 1/2 puree, 1/2 Brunoise)
  • 1/4 Maui Onions (Fine Brunoise)
  • 2 tbs Chives (Fine Sliced)
  • Taste Kona Sea Salt
  • Taste Pepper
  • Maui Onion & Sea Asparagus Salad.
  • 1/4 cup Maui Onions (Sliced thin)
  • 1 stem Scallion (Sliced into Slivers)
  • 1 cup Hawaiian Sea Asparagus (Broken Into 1-1/2" pieces)
  • 1 cup Frisee Greens (White) (Broken Into 1-1/2" pieces )
  • 1 Radish (Sliced on japanese mandoline)
  • 1 Baby Carrot (Sliver with Peeler)
  • 2 Chives (Cut...1")
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice, Fresh (Emulsify with the next two ingredients for a dressing)
  • 3 tsp EVOO
  • Taste Kona Sea Salt/Pepper
  • 1 Fresh Orchid (Garnish)
  • Wasabi Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Wasabi Paste
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Whipped Cream (Soft)
  • Taste Salt & Pepper
  • Scallion Oil
  • 1 cup Scallions, Greens (Blanched & Shocked)
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • Taste Salt & Pepper
Directions

Charred Kona Kampachi

Marinade the Ahi Tuna with the Wasabi Ponzu for 5 minutes. Scald with the torch till charred on both sides. Season with Pepper & Kona Sea Salt. Slice into sashimi style cuts, allow 2.5-3oz per serving.

Lomi Lomi Tomato Relish

Place all of the ingredients into a bowl season to taste and reserve for later.

Maui Onion & Sea Asparagus Salad

Place all of the ingredients into a bowl, toss and reserve for later.

Wasabi Cream

Place all of the ingredients into a bowl, whip and reserve for later.

Scallion Oil

Puree the scallions with the oil until smooth. Season with salt & pepper. Strain through a cheese cloth.

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