Tuna and watermelon, two foods that are delicious on their own that you might never have thought to put together. How would that actually taste in a tuna and watermelon tartare, though? Probably not good, you'd think, but you'd be wrong.
As unexpected as it might be, the sweet melon and salty tuna are a match made in heaven, playing off each other in a symphony of flavor you can hardly imagine. It's a kind of delicious you deserve to try at least once in your life.
Of course, to get to this point, it's going to take a bit more than just cracking open a can of tuna and tossing it into a watermelon you broke open on the counter.
❤️You might also like this cold and creamy tuna pasta salad (with mayo).
Tuna and watermelon tartare is a unique dish using fresh ingredients seasoned to perfection to help enhance their natural flavors.
Juicy sweet watermelon and fresh red tuna are a great flavor contrast on their own, both amped up by the addition of soy sauce and sugar to balance them and further enhanced with the fragrant sesame oil.
🍉Check out how to slice a watermelon for this recipe.
The chopped green onion also provides a satisfying crunch and a bit of bite, keeping the dish bold and intriguing from the first mouthful to the last.
This is just the basic form of the dish, though. With such a short and simple list of ingredients, it would be easy to play around with different types of melon to see what works well with these ingredients.
If you're more experienced, you might even try different types of sushi-grade fish or create your own dish using the basic idea of a fruit and fish salad.
For another raw fish delight check out how to make ceviche!
Do you have a favorite fruit you think might go well with this tartare? Try it out now and see how it goes. You might just discover your new favorite dish in the process. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comments!
📋Recipe
Tuna and Watermelon Tartare
Ingredients
- 1 pound red tuna - very fresh (sushi grade), cubed
- 2 cups watermelon - cubed
- ¼ cup green onions - finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- sesame seeds and chives - for garnish
Instructions
- Just before serving: Mix all of the ingredients and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately with chives and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish should be enjoyed immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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