Raisin Medley
Soak raisins in vodka until plumped. Combine mango, pineapple, apple and fresh gingerroot in small bowl; mix well and season with salt and pepper. Chill.
Tuna
Divide and trim tuna to make 2 rectangular strips. Heat small sautépan until smoking and toast peppercorns lightly; grind and spread evenly on small cookie sheet. Dredge tuna pieces to coat on all sides. Return tuna to hot smoking sautépan and sear, about 30 seconds on each side. Let stand in refrigerator till ready to serve.
To Serve
Cut each tuna piece, crosswise, into 9 equal slices. Arrange 3 slices on each of 6 individual serving plates. Drain raisins and stir into fruit mixture along with almonds. Divide and spoon onto plates; garnish with watercress.
Ingredients
Raisin Medley
- 3/4 Cup California golden raisins
- 3/4 Cup California natural raisins
- 3/4 Cup vodka or white grape juice
- 1 whole mango, small dice
- 1/2 whole pineapple, small dice
- 1 Granny Smith apple, small dice
- 1/2 Tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- Salt and pepper; to taste
- 1/2 Cup sliced almonds, toasted
Procedure
Tuna
- 11/2 Pounds fresh ahi tuna
- 1 Tablespoon whole pink Szechuan peppercorns
- 1 Tablespoon whole green Szechuan peppercorns
- Sprigs of watercress; for garnish
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 410 (Calories from Fat 12%); Total Fat 6 ( Saturated Fat 0.5; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 50; Sodium 50; Potassium 964; Total Carbohydrate 46; Dietary Fiber 5; Sugars 38; Protein 30; Calcium 67; Iron 2;Try Another Recipe
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