Wasabe Encrusted Tuna Steaks
    
 
 
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
        
  • 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.

Yield: 6 servings