Sesame seared Tuna with soy sauce

This dish can be made well ahead of time so that you don't need to stress last minute. Rather enjoy a glass of wine with the guests I would suggest. This recipe well be enough for 6 persons as a starter.

Ingredients;

Tuna;

1 pound raw tuna

3 tbs chopped cilantro

3 tbs chopped parsley

3 tbs roasted sesame seeds

1,5 tbs lime peel, chopped

salt and pepper

Cut the tuna in strips 1,5 x 1,5 inch and rub them with salt and pepper. Give them a quick fry in vegetable oil on all sides (only about 20 sec. on each side). 

Chop the herbs and combine with the sesame seeds and lime peel. Add the herbs to some glad squares (same amounts as yours tuna strips, divide the herb mixture among the glad squares). Put one strip of tuna on each glad square and cover with the herbs then wrap in the square. You can now put it in the refrigerator until serving time, at least one hour. 

Sauce;

1/2 cup Ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce)

1/2 lime, juice and peel

1 tsp minced ginger

1tsp finely chopped red chili

1 tbs chopped cilantro

1 tsp minced garlic

2 tbsp regular soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

Combine all ingredients. Let stand about 10 minutes and it is ready to be served.

Remove tuna from refrigerator and cut in thin slices. Arrange on a plate with the soy sauce and perhaps some arugula or another salad if you prefer. 

Pumpkin seeds

Yesterday I shoved you how to use your pumpkin flesh, today I'm going to show you how to use your pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients;


2 cups pumpkin seeds
2 tbs light olive oil
1-2 tsp salt (depends on how salty you like them)


First you need to rinse the seeds in cold water. You have to make sure you get rid of all the strings that are attached to the seeds and after pat dry thoroughly. (At one time I put them on a paper towel with another paper towel on the top and let them sit for a while...that was not a smart move. The paper sticked to the seeds and was almost impossible to remove. Now I always use a kitchen towel and perhaps you should too.)


In a large bowl mix the seeds, olive oil and salt making sure all the seeds are covered with the oil and the salt. Transfer to a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake until crisp and golden, + - 15 min. If you had to little salt you can add more at this time. 

The seeds should be eaten asap, at least with the humidity here i South Florida they go moist pretty fast.
By the way...That shouldn't be a problem, they are pretty addictive.