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Watermelon "Tuna" Tataki
3 h 20 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
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3 h 20 min
3 h 20 minWatermelon "Tuna" Tataki
what you need
Ingredients
watermelon (peeled, cut into a thick rectangular block)Produce800 g
soy saucePantry100 ml
sesame oilPantry30 ml- MSGPantry5 g
- rice vinegarPantry20 ml
- neutral oil (for searing)Pantry20 ml
- dried Japanese algae (cut into thin strips)Pantry10 g
ginger (grated)Produce15 g
spring onion (thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds10 g
per serving
Nutrition
152kcal
- Carbs
- 17 g
- Proteins
- 3 g
- Fat
- 8 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Baking dish
Mixing bowl
Sieve
Oven
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Prepare the watermelon
- Cut the dried algae into thin strips.
- Peel the watermelon and cut it into a thick rectangular block resembling a tuna loin.
- Step 2
Sear the watermelon
- Sear the watermelon block in hot oil on all sides until browned.
- Deglaze the pan with the vinegar.
- Step 3
Marinate
- Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil and MSG in a bowl.
- Coat the watermelon with the marinade and let it rest in the fridge.
- Step 4
Bake
- Place the watermelon with its marinade in a baking dish.
- Bake at 180 °C until the flesh is firm and deeply coloured.
- Step 5
Make the sauce
- Strain the marinade from the baking dish.
- Stir the grated ginger, sliced spring onion and sesame seeds into the strained marinade.
- Step 6
Serve
- Slice the watermelon like tataki.
- Spoon the sauce over and top with the algae strips.