Balinese Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Balinese Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 shallots, peeled, halved and very finely sliced; 4 garlic cloves, halved and very finely sliced; 15 small green bird chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 5 lemon or lime leaves (see note), very finely sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; 4 stalks lemongrass (see note), very finely sliced; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (see note); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ⅔ cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pounds tuna steak, in one piece; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

15 shallots, peeled, halved and very finely sliced
4 garlic cloves, halved and very finely sliced
15 small green bird chilies, seeded and finely chopped
5 lemon or lime leaves (see note), very finely sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
4 stalks lemongrass (see note), very finely sliced
1 teaspoon shrimp paste (see note)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pounds tuna steak, in one piece
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Combine all the spice-paste ingredients in a deep bowl and stir with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes.
2
Set aside.
3
Season the tuna with salt and pepper and sprinkle it with the lime juice.
4
Add the oil and tuna to the hot pan and cook for about 6 minutes per side.
5
Remove from the heat, cover the pan and allow the tuna to cool.
6
When cooled, break the tuna into chunks and transfer it to a large, nonreactive bowl.
7
Add the spice paste and toss.
8
Allow to sit for 1/2 hour, or covered and refrigerated overnight.
9
Serve with warm rice on the side.

981

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 shallots, peeled, halved and very finely sliced, 4 garlic cloves, halved and very finely sliced, 15 small green bird chilies, seeded and finely chopped, 5 lemon or lime leaves (see note), very finely sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Balinese Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Balinese Tuna Salad

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