Seared Tuna or Bonito Coated in Sesame (with Garlic

Name: Seared Tuna or Bonito Coated in Sesame (with Garlic Ponzu Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams Tuna or Bonito, Sashimi grade (seared is fine); 1 clove Garlic; 5 tbsp Roasted white sesame seeds; 1/3 Egg white; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 tsp Cooking sake; 1/2 tsp Soy sauce; 1/3 tsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Ponzu; 1/3 tbsp Shiro-dashi; 1/3 tbsp Water; 1 Green onion; 1 (to taste), optional Onion, Myoga ginger (optional), lemon; 1 (to taste), optional Black pepper

Servings: persons

200 grams Tuna or Bonito, Sashimi grade (seared is fine)
1 clove Garlic
5 tbsp Roasted white sesame seeds
1/3 Egg white
3 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Cooking sake
1/2 tsp Soy sauce
1/3 tsp Mirin
1 tbsp Ponzu
1/3 tbsp Shiro-dashi
1/3 tbsp Water
1 Green onion
1 (to taste), optional Onion, Myoga ginger (optional), lemon
1 (to taste), optional Black pepper

1
Cut the sashimi into 4 pieces and marinate in the ingredients for 10 minutes.
2
Once marinated, use a paper towel to wipe off the excess liquid.
3
Thinly slice the onion and soak in water to get rid of the spiciness if you want.
4
Thoroughly dry off the moisture.
5
Also soak the myoga ginger in water and dry off the moisture.
6
Beat the egg white with a fork using cutting motions and pour onto Step 1.
7
Put the sesame seeds in a separate dish and completely coat both sides of the fish.
8
Slice the garlic.
9
Since the center core part becomes bitter, remove it.
10
Slowly heat the oil and garlic in a frying pan on low heat until fragrant.
11
When the garlic becomes a nice golden brown, remove from the pan onto a paper towel.
12
The smaller pieces of garlic will burn and become bitter so remove them.
13
Raise the heat to high and add Step 4.
14
Brown both sides for about 10 seconds each, then remove from the pan.
15
Since you only want to pan-fry them until the sesame seeds become fragrant, be careful not to over cook.
16
You can eat them just like that or you can cut each one in half, as I did this time.
17
Put the ingredients into the frying pan from Step 7.
18
Bring it to a quick boil and then stop the heat right away.
19
Arrange Step 8 on a dish and garnish with the ingredients.
20
Cover with the sauce and top with the garlic slices.
21
Optionally season with black pepper.
22
I used store-bought seared skipjack tuna for the photos.

316

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 200 grams Tuna or Bonito, Sashimi grade (seared is fine), 1 clove Garlic, 5 tbsp Roasted white sesame seeds, 1/3 Egg white, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna or Bonito Coated in Sesame (with Garlic Ponzu Sauce) 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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Seared Tuna or Bonito Coated in Sesame (with Garlic Ponzu Sauce)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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