POPULAR PASS-AROUNDS
by Meredith Bush
March11, 2011
Ladue News recently highlighted some do it your self appetizers in the article ‘Pass Them Here!’ Featured in the column was the Butler’s Pantry tuna slider. Below is a recipe for you to try at home.
Tuna Slider Recipe
Asian slaw:
1/4 c napa cabbage, julienned
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/4 c red bell pepper, julienned
1 t cilantro, chopped
Slaw dressing:
2 T soy sauce
1 t fresh ginger, grated
1 T lime juice
1 T sesame oil
1 T sweet Thai chili sauce
Combine slaw ingredients. Set aside. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour into slaw mixture. Mix well.
Wasabi aioli:
2 T wasabi powder
2 T mayonnaise
1/4 t water
Combine wasabi powder and water. Whisk in mayonnaise.
Ginger soy glaze:
1/4 c low sodium soy sauce
1 t cornstarch
1 T fresh ginger, grated
1/4 t water
2 T sugar
Combine soy sauce, ginger and sugar in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer. Combine cornstarch and water. Whisk into soy sauce mixture.
Tuna:
4 oz. sushi-grade yellowfin tuna
1 t chopped cilantro
1 t whole mustard seeds
1/2 t kosher salt
1 t cracked coriander seeds
Combine seasonings. Sprinkle over tuna. Sear each side of the tuna briefly. Leave rare.
1 baguette loaf
Cut into 8 slices. Brush with sesame oil and toast. Place sliced tuna on the crostini. Top with slaw, and drizzle with wasabi aioli and the ginger soy glaze.