Grilled Tuna In The Style Of Thai Street Food

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   Cilantro Paste

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   In a food processor, combine pepper, cilantro and garlic. Pulse seeveral times to break down. Add tamari & process to make a paste. If paste is too thick, add water to make it spreadable.

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   Tuna

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   Place the tuna steaks in a shallow baking dish. Coat evenly with cilantro paste. Cover a refrigerate for 1 hour.

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   Make the Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce

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   In a small, heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water & vinegar. Add garlic & salt. Bring to a full boil, slowly over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve suger. Reduce heat & simmer for about 20 minutes, until liquid is thick & syrupy. Remove from heat and stir in chili sauce.

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   Store at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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   Preheat grill. Remove tuna from marinade & drizzle each side with oil. Grill tuna for ~ 4 minutes each side for medium, less for medium rare.

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   Serve with Sweet Hot Garlic Sauce

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