Tuna tartare with lychees

Tuna Tartare with Lychees is a fresh, exotic dish that subtly blends the flavors of the sea with the sweetness of lychees. This recipe features finely diced raw tuna, mixed with juicy pieces of fresh lychee, red onion and fresh coriander. All delicately seasoned with a vinaigrette of lime juice, soy sauce and olive oil. Served fresh, this tartare offers a combination of crunchy and tender textures, as well as an explosion of tropical and marine flavors. Perfect as a starter or light dish, this Tuna Tartare with Lychees is an exotic culinary experience that transports your taste buds to the sunny shores of Madagascar.
  • DIFFICULTY: Intermediate
  • 45 MINuteS

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 400 g fresh tuna fillet, finely diced
  • 1 cup fresh lychees, peeled and pitted, cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions :

Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the diced tuna with the lychees, red onion and fresh coriander.
Step 2
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the lime juice, soy sauce and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Pour the vinaigrette over the tuna and lychee mixture. Stir gently to coat all ingredients.
Step 4
Cover the bowl and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to marry.
Step 5
Before serving, adjust seasoning if necessary. You can also garnish the lychee tuna tartare with a few fresh coriander leaves for an extra decorative touch.

Step 6
Serve tuna tartare with fresh lychees as an appetizer or light main course, accompanied by slices of toast or plantain chips.
Step 7
Enjoy this delicious, refreshing Malagasy dish for an unforgettable, exotic culinary experience!

This Tuna Tartar with Lychees is an exquisite fusion of tropical and marine flavors, perfect for delighting your guests’ taste buds and bringing a touch of Madagascar to your table.

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