Seared Tuna With Basil And Jalapeno Dressing

Serves 1

Recipe by Nik Tonglet

For the tuna:

Ingredients:

• 250 g tuna
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil

For the salad:

Ingredients:

• 2 granny smith apples, fine julienne
• 2 limes, juiced
• 5 g Italian parsley, finely chopped

For the dressing:

Ingredients:

• 5 g basil leaves, blanched and refreshed
• 1 green jalapeno chilli, finely chopped
• 30 g ginger, finely chopped
• 20 ml soy sauce
• 2 lime juice
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 80 ml olive oil

Method:

1. Season the tuna with salt, pepper and olive oil, then sear off the tuna in a very hot pan.
2. Finely julienne the apple, then toss in the lime juice and parsley.
3. Blend together the basil, jalapeno, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice and onion until fine.
4. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending to form an emulsion.
5. Slice the tuna thinly then serve drizzled with the dressing and the apple salad.