Tuna Sashimi
Making tuna sashimi at home has never been easier. Learn about sushi grade fish, the best knife for sashimi, ideas for preparing tuna sashimi, proper sashimi slicing techniques and creative presentation and garnishing for sashimi dishes including fresh wasabi, ginger, soy sauce, soy yuzo citrus ponzu and more!
Servings 1 person
Calories 276kcal
Cost $6
Equipment
- Sharp sushi knife or slicing knife
Ingredients
Tuna Sashimi
Soy Citrus Yuzu Ponzu Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon citrus ponzu sauce
- ¼ teaspoon pressed or minced garlic optional for garlic ponzu sauce
Soy Sauce with Wasabi and Lemon
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon wasabi adjust to desired level of heat
- ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Optional Garnishes
- 5-6 slices lemon
- ½ teaspoon wasabi
- 1 tablespoon pickled ginger (thinly sliced)
Instructions
Tuna Sashimi
- Slice tuna into thin slices (sashimi style, about ¼ inch thick or your preference). Slices should be rectangular shape.
Soy Citrus Yuzu Ponzu Sauce
- Mix soy sauce and citrus yuzu ponzu sauce for a delicious dipping sauce. They can also be used as separate dipping sauces. If you would like to make garlic ponzu sauce, you can add a pinch of pressed or finely minced garlic to your ponzu. This garlic ponzu sauce was made popular by the famous Japanese restaurant Nobu.
Soy Sauce with Wasabi and Lemon
- Mix soy sauce, wasabi and lemon juice for a delicious dipping sauce. The lemon juice is not traditional but it adds a nice tart flavor.
Optional Garnishes
- Wasabi and pickled ginger may also be served as a side.
Notes
***Food Safety: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Check with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or appropriate regulatory agency regarding food safety recommendations.
Leftovers and Storage: Eat immediately. Do not store.
Tuna Nigiri: Service sliced tuna over oval size mound of sushi rice.
Garlic Ponzu Sauce: If you would like to make garlic ponzu sauce, you can add a pinch of pressed or finely minced garlic to your ponzu.
Other Sashimi Dipping Sauce Ideas:
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 4420mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3103IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg