Miso-Marinated Tuna Tataki with Pickled Ginger
Miso-marinated tuna tataki is a Japanese appetizer that can be made with various types of fish and a variety of marinades. It's a quick and easy dish to prepare, and it's a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of seafood. This recipe uses a simple marinade made with miso paste, mirin, sake, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The tuna is marinated for at least 30 minutes, then grilled until cooked to your desired doneness. The tuna is then sliced into thin slices and served with pickled ginger.
Miso-marinated tuna tataki is a dish that has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries. The earliest known recipes for this dish date back to the Edo period (1603-1868). During this time, Japan was a closed country, and the only people who had access to foreign ingredients were the wealthy elite. Miso paste was one of the few foreign ingredients that was available to the general population, and it was often used to marinate fish and meat. Tuna was also a popular fish during this time, as it was a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-catch fish. The combination of miso and tuna made for a delicious and affordable dish that was enjoyed by people of all social classes.
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Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 pound tuna steak
  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup sake
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup pickled ginger, thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, mirin, sake, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  2. Place the tuna steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the tuna from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  5. Grill the tuna for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  6. Let the tuna rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin slices.
  7. Serve the tuna slices with the pickled ginger.
  8. Enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The miso paste in the marinade helps to tenderize the tuna and gives it a flavorful crust.
  • The mirin and sake in the marinade add sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • The rice vinegar in the marinade helps to balance the sweetness of the mirin and sake.
  • The soy sauce in the marinade adds saltiness and umami.
  • The sesame oil in the marinade adds a nutty flavor and aroma.