Tuna with star fruit and chilli Recipe

Name: Tuna with star fruit and chilli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks, 25 mm thick; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ⅓ cup macadamia nuts; 2 onions, sliced; 3 cloves garlic; 6 fresh red chilies, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon ground cardamom; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon mustard oil; ½ cup water; 1 stalk lemongrass; 2 star fruit, sliced width wise; 3 -5 sprigs fresh coriander

Servings: persons

4 tuna steaks, 25 mm thick
2 tablespoons lime juice
⅓ cup macadamia nuts
2 onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic
6 fresh red chilies, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon mustard oil
½ cup water
1 stalk lemongrass
2 star fruit, sliced width wise
3 -5 sprigs fresh coriander

1
Pour the lime juice over the tuna and marinate, covered, for 1 hour.
2
Put the macadamia nuts, onions, garlic, chillies, ginger, cardamom and turmeric into the food processor or blender and blend to a smooth paste.
3
Heat the oil in a large frypan and add the blended paste and water.
4
Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes then add the lemongrass and star fruit.
5
Stir and let simmer for a few minutes.
6
Add the fish and cook over a medium heat, turning the steaks carefully several times to coat them with the paste.
7
Add a little more water if the paste looks like drying up.
8
Cook the steaks for about 8 minutes if you like them rare or up to 15 minutes for well done.
9
Serve on warmed plates with steamed rice, garnished with coriander sprigs.

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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: 4 tuna steaks, 25 mm thick, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ⅓ cup macadamia nuts, 2 onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Tuna with star fruit and chilli 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.

Tuna with star fruit and chilli

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