Fresh Tuna and Butter Lettuce Wraps with Yuzu Ponzu Recipe

Name: Fresh Tuna and Butter Lettuce Wraps with Yuzu Ponzu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sugar; One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced 1/8 inch thick; Juice of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 orange; 6 tablespoons bottled yuzu ponzu sauce; 1/3 cup bottled yuzu juice or fresh lime juice; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 small package mung bean noodles; Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling; Pinch of salt; 12 butter lettuce leaves; 9 ounces sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into twelve 1/3-inch-thick slices; 12 paper-thin slices of jalapeno, soaked in ice water; Sriracha chili sauce, for garnishing

Servings: persons

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced 1/8 inch thick
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 orange
6 tablespoons bottled yuzu ponzu sauce
1/3 cup bottled yuzu juice or fresh lime juice
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 small package mung bean noodles
Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
Pinch of salt
12 butter lettuce leaves
9 ounces sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into twelve 1/3-inch-thick slices
12 paper-thin slices of jalapeno, soaked in ice water
Sriracha chili sauce, for garnishing

1
In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sugar, ginger, lemon juice, orange juice, yuzu ponzu sauce and yuzu juice.
2
Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3
Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
4
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 350.
5
Add the noodles and fry for 30 seconds, turning once with a slotted spoon until puffed.
6
Drain the noodles on paper towels.
7
Drizzle the noodles with sesame oil and season with salt.
8
Gently break the noodles into 1-inch pieces and mound 2 tablespoons on each lettuce leaf.
9
Arrange the tuna slices on a large dinner plate and pour 1/4 cup of the Yuzu Ponzu over the fish.
10
Let stand for 1 minute, then turn the fish and let stand for 1 minute longer.
11
Set a tuna slice on each lettuce leaf and drizzle 1/4 teaspoon of the sauce on each leaf.
12
Garnish each piece of tuna with a slice of jalapeno, a drop of Sriracha and a cilantro sprig and serve at once.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup sugar, One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced 1/8 inch thick, Juice of 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tuna and Butter Lettuce Wraps with Yuzu Ponzu falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Tuna and Butter Lettuce Wraps with Yuzu Ponzu

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