RICE SIDE DISHES FOR AHI TUNA STEAKS RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients with the exception of the tuna and the rice noodles in a glass baking dish or other non-reactive container. After mixing, pour the marinade into the dish and then place the tuna steaks in it and coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour, turning the tuna about half way through.
• Remove tuna from fridge and let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes or so. Remove tuna from marinade, shaking off any excess marinade and dry on paper towels. Reserve the marinade.
• Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and remove from heat. Completely immerse the rice noodles in the boiling water and cover for 10 minutes.
• Heat a saute pan or barbecue iron plate over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
• Add the tuna to the hot saute or barbecue plate and shake it a bit to make sure the tuna does not stick. Sear for 30 to 40 seconds on both sides. Remove and cover.
• Heat the marinade over medium heat until steaming. Drain the rice noodles add tuna steak and toss with the warmed marinade.
• Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and serve.

Steps:

• 1. Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using and press them lightly into the tuna. 2. Heat a skillet, cast iron pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the tuna for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes for rare. If you’d like it cooked more, cook for 3 minutes on each side. It should still be a little pink inside to avoid overcooking. 3. Remove from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve whole or sliced against the grain in 1-inch thick slices. 4. If grilling, cook over medium heat and cook for the same amount of time as above for your preferred level of doneness.