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Balinese Tuna Tataki & Sambal Matah

Experience a refreshing Balinese appetizer featuring sashimi-grade tuna, quickly seared and paired with the island's famed sambal matah. Bursting with aromatic lemongrass, fiery chilies, and fresh coriander, this dish highlights the bold, fresh flavors of Bali's seafood traditions.

Intermediate
25 min
4 servings
Balinese Tuna Tataki & Sambal Matah

Ingredients

  • 400g fresh tuna steak, sashimi grade
  • 2 shallots, finely sliced (40g)
  • 2 bird’s eye chilies, thinly sliced (10g)
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, finely sliced (20g)
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Method

  1. 1Pat the tuna steak dry and slice into 1 cm thick steaks. Season both sides lightly with sea salt.
  2. 2Heat a skillet or frying pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
  3. 3Sear each tuna steak for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side until a light crust forms, leaving the interior rare.
  4. 4Remove the tuna from the pan and let rest for 2 minutes, then slice thinly with a sharp knife.
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