When buying tuna to eat raw, it must be “sushi grade”, which means that they are frozen and stored at a low temperature once caught, in order to kill bacteria.
To test the freshness of the fish follow your nose — if it smells fishy, don’t buy it. It should have a neutral aroma. The color should be beautifully opaque and even — tuna ranges from blush pink to deep red, depending on the species. Touch it — it should be firm yet yielding; if it’s tough, walk away.
Further Food Commentary:
Similar to the fat content of olive oil, each tablespoon of sesame oil contains 13.6 g of fat, with 1.9 g of saturated fat. Olive oil has a milder taste and is the preferred option for daily cooking while sesame oil's bolder flavor composition is better for Asian stir frys and recipes. As a calorie, sodium free condiment, this vinegar can aid in reducing hypertension and reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis due to its rich phenolic compounds.
When buying tuna to eat raw, it must be “sushi grade”, which means that they are frozen and stored at a low temperature once caught, in order to kill bacteria.
To test the freshness of the fish follow your nose — if it smells fishy, don’t buy it. It should have a neutral aroma. The color should be beautifully opaque and even — tuna ranges from blush pink to deep red, depending on the species. Touch it — it should be firm yet yielding; if it’s tough, walk away.
Pour the olive oil, sesame oil, tamari sauce and rice vinegar into a dish, then whisk in the wasabi. Add the tuna and coat well.
Layer the avocado, tomatoes, coriander and spring onions, squeeze over the lime juice and season to taste. Top with the dressed tuna and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Nutrition
per serving
Calories
513
Amount/Serving% Daily Value
Fat
33 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Monounsaturated
17 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat
7 grams
Cholesterol
0 milligrams
Sodium
1132 milligrams
Potassium
647 milligrams
Carbs
25 grams
Fiber
9 grams
Sugar
25 grams
Protein
32 grams
Vitamin C
milligrams
122%
Vitamin A
milligrams
15%
Iron
milligrams
20%
Calcium
milligrams
17%
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