Sashimi Tarta Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
4 oz (110g) fresh tuna, sashimi-grade
4 oz (110g) fresh salmon, sashimi-grade
1 small daikon radish, julienned and soaked in ice water for 15 minutes
1 small cucumber, julienned
1 small carrot, julienned
1 avocado, sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon pickled ginger, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Optional: 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:
Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the fish.
Prepare the Fish:
2. Pat the tuna and salmon dry with paper towels. Rub the green tea rubs all over the fish, pressing the rubs into the flesh to ensure they adhere well.
Using a sharp knife, slice the tuna and salmon into thin, even slices about 1/4 inch thick. Aim for clean, smooth cuts to enhance the presentation.
Prepare the Garnishes:
4. Julienne the daikon radish, cucumber, and carrot. Soak the daikon radish in ice water for 15 minutes to make it crisp. Drain and pat dry before using.
Slice the avocado and set aside. Prepare the pickled ginger by thinly slicing it.
Assemble the Sashimi Tarta:
6. Arrange the sliced tuna and salmon on a serving plate in an aesthetically pleasing manner. You can overlap the slices slightly or fan them out.
Place the julienned daikon radish, cucumber, and carrot around the fish slices. Add slices of avocado and pickled ginger for additional garnish.
Drizzle a small amount of sesame oil over the fish and garnishes. Sprinkle with finely chopped cilantro.
Finish and Serve:
9. Garnish the Sashimi Tarta with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and, if desired, toasted sesame seeds.
Serve the Sashimi Tarta immediately with small bowls of soy sauce and wasabi paste on the side for dipping. Enjoy the delicate flavors of the fresh fish with the vibrant garnishes and the subtle hint of green tea from the rubs.