Tuna Sashimi, Watermelon Aguachile
Very simplified version of a dish we served at Nightshop, Bruxelles! All credits to chefs @t_o.leonard @leaetchegoyhen
Ingredients
Tuna
Watermelon Aguachile
Chili Oil
Directions
- 1
Mix watermelon, cucumber, lemon juice, chili, ginger, garlic, salt, and chili flakes in a blender.
- 2
Drain the mixture to get the water out and season to taste.
- 3
Let the watermelon infuse in the aguachile in the fridge while prepping the fish.
- 4
Cut thin slices of tuna and season with olive oil and salt.
- 5
Add lemon or lime zest to the tuna if desired.
- 6
Plating: watermelon, aguachile, tuna, fresh chili, flowers, and chili oil.
- 7
To make chili oil, combine neutral oil, chilis, garlic, aromatic herbs, and coriander seeds in a container.
- 8
Let the mixture infuse until the garlic and pepper are confit.
- 9
Add chili flakes and smoked paprika to the mixture and let it infuse for a bit.
- 10
Drain the chili oil and use it for plating.
Notes
Note: The measurements are approximate, so season to taste.