Miso Noodles with Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe

Name: Miso Noodles with Seared Ahi Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white miso paste; 3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; Kosher salt; 10 ounces sugar snap peas, julienned into matchsticks; 12 ounces buckwheat soba noodles; 2 medium organic carrots, peeled and julienned into matchsticks; 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing; 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce; 2 teaspoons yuzu; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 3 pounds good-quality ahi (or yellowfin) tuna, sushi-grade if possible; 1/4 cup black sesame seeds; 1/4 cup white sesame seeds; 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias, for garnish; Special equipment: 8 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 10 to 15 minutes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup white miso paste
3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Kosher salt
10 ounces sugar snap peas, julienned into matchsticks
12 ounces buckwheat soba noodles
2 medium organic carrots, peeled and julienned into matchsticks
2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing
1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
2 teaspoons yuzu
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 pounds good-quality ahi (or yellowfin) tuna, sushi-grade if possible
1/4 cup black sesame seeds
1/4 cup white sesame seeds
4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias, for garnish
Special equipment: 8 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 10 to 15 minutes

1
For the noodles and dressing: Begin by making the dressing.
2
In a large bowl, combine the miso, soy sauce, 1/4 cup hot water, mirin, canola oil, rice vinegar and sesame oil.
3
Whisk together well and set aside.
4
In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the sugar snap peas until bright green and just tender, 10 to 15 seconds.
5
Set aside.
6
Add the soba noodles to the hot water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Then strain and rinse under cold running water (this will stop the cooking process and gives the soba noodles their distinctive springy texture).
8
Toss the noodles in the dressing and fold in the sugar snap peas and julienned carrot.
9
Set aside until ready to serve.
10
For the seared ahi tuna: In a large mixing bowl, make a quick marinade of the canola oil, sweet soy sauce, yuzu, sesame oil and ginger.
11
Whisk together to combine.
12
Carefully cut the tuna into 1 1/2-inch cubes and place in the marinade and toss to coat well (it will be a very light coating/marinade as the tuna shouldn't be too wet when searing).
13
Thread 4 pieces of tuna per bamboo skewer (4 cubes per skewer, 8 skewers total).
14
Mix the sesame seeds together and spread out on a flat platter.
15
Take each skewer and press the tuna into the sesame seed mixture so it is well coated on all 4 sides.
16
Heat a flat grill plate to high heat.
17
Brush lightly with some oil to clean the grates and create a nonstick surface.
18
Grill the tuna skewers just a few seconds on each of the 4 sides so the sesame seeds are toasted and crunchy and the tuna is rare in the middle, 30 to 35 seconds.
19
Serve the tuna skewers on a bed of the dressed soba noodles and garnish with some sliced scallions.

1334

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup white miso paste, 3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Miso Noodles with Seared Ahi Tuna 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.

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Miso Noodles with Seared Ahi Tuna

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