Not every party dish needs to be corruptive to your normal focus on nutrition. Health-conscious party fare can be just as delicious as the junk. These barely-cooked tuna bites will provide a gourmet bit. Tip: Make sure to buy sushi-grade tuna, (here’s a great source) since it will be only seared. Your health-conscious and dieting sports fan friends will be duly impressed when they see this on the roster. The lettuce leaf not only makes a pretty wrap, it makes it easy to pick up and eat.
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MAKES 10-12 BITES + ABOUT 3/4 CUP OF SAUCE
MAKE THE MISO GINGER SAUCE
2-inch pc fresh ginger, chopped
3 TB brown rice miso
juice of 1 lime
1 TB tamari
1 TB grape seed oil
2 TB brown sugar
3 TB sesame oil
3 TB white balsamic vinegar
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In a food processor, blend all ingredients until creamy. Refrigerate overnight for more intense flavors.
PREPARE THE TUNA
10 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna steak (if frozen, defrost overnight in the fridge)
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Pat dry. Cut tuna into elongated cubes (about 1 1/2 inches square).
COAT THE TUNA
2 TB black sesame seeds
2 TB white sesame seeds
salt
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In a flat bowl, add the sesame seeds and salt. Coat tuna on all four sides.
COOK THE TUNA
1 TB grape seed oil
tuna
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In a warm skillet, heat oil. Sear tuna about 30 sec each side, using tongs to turn.
MAKE THE BITES
seared tuna
baby bibb lettuce leaves
miso ginger sauce
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Cut tuna into 1/2 -inch slices. Place each slice on a leaf of bibb lettuce, top with sauce.
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