Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Whisk 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce with the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and ginger. Set the dipping sauce aside.

   Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Ginger, 10.0 gr Honey, 15.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 30.0 ml Soy Sauce

   Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

2. Step 2

   Pat the tuna steaks dry. Brush them with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce, then season all sides with the salt and black pepper.

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Salt, 15.0 ml Soy Sauce, 680.0 gr Tuna

3. Step 3

   Spread the sesame seeds over a shallow plate. Press every broad face and edge of each tuna steak into the seeds to form an even crust.

   Ingredients used: 36.0 gr Sesame Seed

   Cookware: plate

4. Step 4

   Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the neutral oil and heat until it shimmers.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

   Cookware: skillet

5. Step 5

   Add the tuna with tongs and sear each broad side for 1 to 2 minutes, then briefly sear the edges. For fully cooked tuna, continue cooking until the center reaches 63°C.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, skillet, tongs

6. Step 6

   Rest the tuna for 3 minutes on a clean cutting board. Slice across the grain with a clean knife and serve with the prepared dipping sauce.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board