Bite with Belkys: Tuna Tataki with Peanut Sauce from The Grill

The Chef: David Werly
The Restaurant: The Grill (at the Setai)
The Dish: Tuna Tataki with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:

1 lb. of fresh tuna
1 1/2 cups of coconut milk
2 Tbs. of brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbs. of fish sauce
1 Tbs of creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 Tbs. of curry spice
1/2 Tbs. of curry paste
salt, to taste
celery salt, to taste
3 Tbs. of olive oil
2 Tbs. of mint extract

Method of Preparation:

-Begin by making a sauce. In a pot, add coconut milk, brown sugar, fish sauce, creamy peanut butter, curry spice and curry paste. Mix this all together. Once it comes to a boil, bring the heat down and let it simmer for five minutes. Chef David says you can add more peanut butter and less spice if you wish.

-Next, season the tuna with salt and celery salt.

-Then, cook the tuna to medium rare in a hot pan with olive oil.

To Plate:

Cut the tuna into small pieces. Then, dip the skewers in mint extract and place it through the tuna pieces. Top with a little salt and drizzle some peanut sauce on the plate. You can garnish with chervil. At the restaurant, they also add a side salad.

Serves: 1

Serving Suggestion: Chili Passion Martini

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Grill (at the Setai)
2001 Collins Ave
Miami, FL 33139
(305) 520-6400
www.setai.com/dining/thegrill