Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steaks

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Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steaks
"This game fish will bite 'cha back! I serve this seared tuna garnished with a julienne of leek, carrot, snow peas and mung beans."
Ingredients
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tamari
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 pounds ahi tuna steaks, each about 1 inch thick
1 pound wasabi peas, crushed
2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the five-spice powder, ginger, sake, rice vinegar, tamari, and sesame oil. Add the tuna steaks and turn to coat; allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
Combine the crushed wasabi peas and brown sugar. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, and press into the pea mixture to coat. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
While the sauce is cooking, sear the tuna in a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to desired doneness. Pour sauce over tuna to serve.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534
Calories from Fat 104

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% Daily Value*
Fat 12g 18%
** Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 404mg 16%
** Potassium 1446mg 40%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Dietary Fiber 19g 77%
Protein 55g 109%
** Sugars 11g -%
** Vitamin A - IU 202IU 4%
** Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Calcium 82mg 10%
Iron 5mg 54%
** Thiamin 1mg 121%
** Niacin Equivalents 28mg 212%
** Vitamin B6 2mg 94%
** Magnesium 167mg 60%
** Folate 211mcg 117%


* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

icandoit

Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steaks
"This game fish will bite 'cha back! I serve this seared tuna garnished with a julienne of leek, carrot, snow peas and mung beans."
Ingredients
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons sake
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tamari
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 pounds ahi tuna steaks, each about 1 inch thick
1 pound wasabi peas, crushed
2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the five-spice powder, ginger, sake, rice vinegar, tamari, and sesame oil. Add the tuna steaks and turn to coat; allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
Combine the crushed wasabi peas and brown sugar. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, and press into the pea mixture to coat. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
While the sauce is cooking, sear the tuna in a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to desired doneness. Pour sauce over tuna to serve.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534
Calories from Fat 104

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% Daily Value*
Fat 12g 18%
** Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 404mg 16%
** Potassium 1446mg 40%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Dietary Fiber 19g 77%
Protein 55g 109%
** Sugars 11g -%
** Vitamin A - IU 202IU 4%
** Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Calcium 82mg 10%
Iron 5mg 54%
** Thiamin 1mg 121%
** Niacin Equivalents 28mg 212%
** Vitamin B6 2mg 94%
** Magnesium 167mg 60%
** Folate 211mcg 117%


* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

dulceluva

what are mung beans?

icandoit

what are mung beans?

Mung beans were originally cultivated in India and migrated to China where they have been used for thousands of years. They are dark green outside and dark yellow inside. They may be split or ground. They may be used peeled or whole. They are sweet, and soft, and they are easily digested.


Ground beans may be used in a variety of ways, including making noodles. In India, the ground beans are used for making a fried cake.

The most popular use of mung beans in the western world is for sprouting. Interestingly, the sprouts contain vitamin C that is not found in the bean. Sprouting is an easy and convenient way to provide fresh salad ingredients on demand. The sprouts are used when they are about 2 inches long. The may be eaten row or lightly boiled, providing a convenient fresh food source when they may not otherwise be available.

bla115

Wasabi is my favorite! What is tamari though?

lotusfromthemud

tamari is a lower sodium soy sauce that is wheat free.

(I had to give up wheat, so I love that it exists!):flowerforyou:

dulceluva

That was quite a thorough explanation of Mung Beans ; )

edamame --- yum.

Amount per serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 25

Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g