Tuna Wonton Anyone?

Wow your guests with this simple, colorful recipe!  Serving this dish with wonton crisps not only keeps the calorie count low, but it also allows the delicate taste of the tuna to shine through.  What’s more, by chopping all ingredients early the day of the party (except for the avocado which you chop right before assembling the dish), you can have this made well in advance leaving you more time for other pre-party preparations.  Remember … a simple celebration is enjoying your party as much as your guests!

Tuna Wonton Anyone?
Tuna Wonton Anyone?

Tuna, avocado, and cucumber tartare on sesame wonton crisps is a very simple, colorful dish to brighten up your appetizer table.

Tuna Tartare and Wonton Crisps

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 5

Ingredients

Tartare Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp wasabi paste
  • 3/4 tsp Asian sesame oil
  • 8 ounces sushi-quality ahi tuna steak cut into 1/3 inch cubes
  • 1 medium avocado halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/3 inch cubes
  • 1 cup cucumber 1/3 inch cubes seeded
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • chopped fresh chives

Crisps Ingredients

  • 24 wonton wrappers cut diagonally in half to form 2 triangles
  • olive oil for brushing
  • seasame seeds we used black and white

Instructions

Tartare

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. 
  • Add tuna, avocado, cucumber, and green onion; stir gently to coat. 
  • Spoon tartare into bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives and place in a bowl on a platter. 
  • Surround with crisps.

Crisps

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Arrange wonton triangles on sheet and brush with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  • Bake until triangles are golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Cool on baking sheet.

Notes

Can be made 8 hours ahead of time.  

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