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Tuna Sashimi, Watermelon Aguachile


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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. 1

    Mix watermelon, cucumber, lemon juice, chili, ginger, garlic, salt, and chili flakes in a blender.

  2. 2

    Drain the mixture to get the water out and season to taste.

  3. 3

    Let the watermelon infuse in the aguachile in the fridge while prepping the fish.

  4. 4

    Cut thin slices of tuna and season with olive oil and salt.

  5. 5

    Add lemon or lime zest to the tuna if desired.

  6. 6

    Plating: watermelon, aguachile, tuna, fresh chili, flowers, and chili oil.

  7. 7

    To make chili oil, combine neutral oil, chilis, garlic, aromatic herbs, and coriander seeds in a container.

  8. 8

    Let the mixture infuse until the garlic and pepper are confit.

  9. 9

    Add chili flakes and smoked paprika to the mixture and let it infuse for a bit.

  10. 10

    Drain the chili oil and use it for plating.


Notes

Note: The measurements are approximate, so season to taste.