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Cut the tuna against the grain into 1/2-inch-thick strips.
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Cut each strip into 1-inch-long pieces; you should have 24 pieces of tuna.
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In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce and olive paste.
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Add the tuna and gently stir to coat.
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Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hour.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
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Pat the tuna dry with paper towels and add half the pieces to the skillet.
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Cook over high heat, turning once, until well browned, about 15 seconds per side.
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Transfer to paper towels to drain.
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Sear the remaining tuna pieces in the skillet.
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Let cool, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
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Chop the olives with 1 tablespoon of the capers to form a chunky paste.
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Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the mayonnaise.
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Cut the potatoes crosswise into 24 rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
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Put the rounds in a medium saucepan of cold salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Lower the heat to moderate and cook the potatoes until tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to paper towels to drain.
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Bring the cooking water back to a boil and add the haricots verts.
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Boil over moderately high heat until tender, about 1 minute.
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Drain the beans, rinse with cold water and transfer to paper towels to drain.
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Cut 1 inch from both tips of each bean and reserve for the garnish.
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Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the olive mayonnaise on each potato slice.
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Set a piece of tuna on top and garnish each with 1/2 teaspoon of the diced tomatoes, a few capers and 2 haricot vert tips.