Santorini Tuna Tartare on Crispy Rice Paper

Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of Santorini with this exquisite Tuna Tartare served on crispy rice paper. Fresh, vibrant, and brimming with Mediterranean flavours, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients:

• 4 rice paper sheets
• 250g fresh tuna, finely chopped
• 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, finely chopped
• 1 tomato
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon Santorini Sea Spice (or your preferred spice blend)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Method:

1. Prepare the Crispy Rice Paper:

   • Start by cutting the rice paper sheets into quarters, creating eight pieces.
   • Heat a shallow pan with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, shallow fry the rice paper pieces until they puff up and become crispy, approximately 10 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels.

2. Prepare the Tartare:

   • Finely chop the tuna, cucumber, and avocado. Add them to a mixing bowl.
   • Slice the tomato and gently squeeze out the juice and pulp into the bowl, leaving the tomato flesh aside.
   • Add the lemon zest and juice to the bowl.
   • Sprinkle in the Santorini Sea Spice and add a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

3. Assemble the Dish:

   • Place the crispy rice paper pieces on a serving platter.
   • Generously spoon the tuna tartare mixture onto each piece of crispy rice paper.
   • For an extra touch, garnish with a sprinkle of Santorini Sea Spice and a zest of lemon.