6 Minute Meal: P.J. Clarke's Ahi Tuna Tartar Tacos

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
6 Minute Meal: P.J. Clarke's Ahi Tuna Tartar Tacos
In this week's 6 Minute Meal, learn the recipe for P.J. Clarke's Ahi Tuna Tartar Tacos.

The Meal: Ahi Tuna Tartar Tacos from P.J. Clarke's Head Chef, Mike DeFonzo



Ahi Tuna Tartar Tacos: (Makes 4 mini tacos)



Ingredients:


5 oz of sushi grade ahi tuna


avocado diced


Chef Tip: when shopping for ripe avocados, look for one with dark skin color and a little softness to the touch. Cut into small squares while still in the skin and then scoop out with a spoon


1 tablespoon diced or brunoised cucumber


Chef Tip: Brunoise is the French word for small little dices. Cut into julienne strips first, then turn a quarter inch and dice again to produce small cube-like squares


1 tsp diced red onion


1 tsp sambal


Chef Tip: The garlic chili paste can be found in most supermarkets


4 mini taco shells


Chef Tip: you can also use gyoza skins



Serrano chili


Micro cilantro


Lime cut into wedges


Pinch of salt



Process:


Brunoise your tuna and put into a bowl


Season with a pinch of salt


Add avocado, cucumber & red onion and stir to break up avocado pieces


Spoon mixture into 4 mini taco shells


Chef Tip: The chef uses taco holders. You can easily just line up your shells on a plate


Garnish with 2 pinches of micro cilantro



Top each taco with a slice of serrano chili


Chef Tip: Serrano chilis are mildly hot but you can avoid if you don't like spicy or, if you like a little heat, add 3+ slices of chili to each taco


1 lime wedge on the side of each taco


Squeeze the lime onto the taco and enjoy



The Deal: P.J. Clarke's will offer a free appetizer with entree purchase, if you mention you saw the feature on 6abc. Offer good Wednesday, October 2, 2019 & Thursday, October 3, 2019.



P.J. Clarkes


At The Curtis, 601 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106


(215) 999-2000


http://pjclarkes.com/location/philadelphia/


https://www.facebook.com/PJClarkes/

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