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Quick & Spicy Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton Chips

Close-up of vibrant red tuna tartare served in crispy wonton cups, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Make restaurant-quality spicy tuna tartare at home in under 15 minutes. This recipe uses sushi-grade ahi tuna with a bright, Asian-inspired marinade and serves beautifully on crispy wonton chips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sushi-grade ahi tuna, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust for heat preference)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, finely diced (optional, for mixing in)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 12–16 wonton wrappers, baked or fried until crisp (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the wonton chips: Bake or lightly fry wonton wrappers until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the tuna: Place the finely diced sushi-grade tuna in a non-reactive bowl.
  3. Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, and grated ginger.
  4. Combine: Pour the marinade over the diced tuna. Gently fold in the sliced scallions and the diced avocado, if using. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. Season: Add a small pinch of sea salt and gently fold in half of the toasted sesame seeds.
  6. Plate: Spoon the tuna mixture onto the prepared crispy wonton chips.
  7. Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining toasted sesame seeds over the top of each serving. Serve immediately for the best texture.

Notes

  • You must use sushi-grade or sashimi-grade tuna for safety when eating raw. Ask your fishmonger specifically for tuna intended for raw consumption.
  • For a Nobu style flavor, increase the rice vinegar slightly and add a tiny dash of finely minced garlic to the marinade.
  • If you prefer a low-carb option, serve this tartare over cucumber slices or crisp lettuce cups instead of wonton chips.

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