Tuna, Tuna, and More Tuna

[ironchef]

Been really busy so haven't been able to post much lately. Top Chef season 2 was a joke. That's all I have to say about that.

Here's something that I was working on lately. It's basically a variation of Ahi tuna with five different preparations ranging from simple to complex.

Starting from the top left hand corner and going clockwise around the plate:

1. Simply Sushi - Yellowfin Tuna Nigiri with Wasabi, Soy Sauce, and Ginger
2. Simply Sashimi - Big Eye Tuna with Wasabi, Soy Sauce, and Shiso
3. Ceviche - Yellowfin Tuna with Yuzu, Seaweed, Scallion, Jalapeno, Ginger, and Uni "Fondue"
4. "Torched" Tartare - Yellowfin Negitoro (fatty tuna belly) flash seared with a blowtorch, Shiso, Scallions, Truffle Oil, Tobiko, Cucumber-Basil Gelee
5. Ahi "Soba" - Big Eye Tuna with Transglutaminase, Japanese-style Pickled Vegetables, Ponzu Vinaigrette

 

[jkath]

Lovely presentation, IC~
I particularly like the look of the ceviche, myself.

Very impressive!

 

[ironchef]

The only thing is that the fish doesn't look as vibrant as it acutally is because of the lighting in the kitchen.

 

[Andy M.]

IC:

I can't get the link to work but the dishes sound great.

 

[GB]

Oh man do those all look good! I thought that fish looked very vibrant, especially the sashimi. I can't imagine what it must really look like.

 

[mudbug]

can't even see the link!

 

[ironchef]

Hmmm...sounds like some of you guys might have your browser security settings too high. Try clicking on this one: