Spicy Tuna Bocadillo Recipes

SPEEDY SPICY TUNA BOWLS

Steps:

• For the rice: Place the rice in a strainer and rinse under cold running water for about a minute, or until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a bowl and cover with cold water. If you have time, allow it to soak for 30 minutes. Soaking the rice ensures an even cook. If you do not have time to soak, the rice will still turn out, it will just be a little extra sticky.
• Drain the rice and transfer to a medium saucepan. Cover with the 1 3/4 cups water and stir in the salt. Bring the rice to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar and sugar and set aside.
• Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to sit, covered, for 5 minutes before stirring in the vinegar mixture until fully absorbed. Divide the rice into 4 bowls and set aside to cool slightly while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
• For the tuna: Dice the tuna into 1-centimeter (1/2-inch) cubes and add to a bowl along with the sriracha, mayonnaise and sesame oil; toss to combine. Place the tuna in the fridge to stay cold until you are ready to assemble the bowls.
• For the toppings: Mix the mayonnaise, wasabi, vinegar and ginger together in a small bowl and set aside. Arrange the sliced cucumber, carrots and edamame on the rice. Top with the tuna and scatter with the green onions, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo and pickled ginger. Serve with soy on the side.

SPICY TUNA TARTARE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic and ginger. Add the tuna to the sauce and gently stir to coat. Adjust seasonings.
• To serve, top each endive leaf with about 1 tablespoon of the crudo, some Pickled Radishes and a sprinkle of chives. Serve immediately.
• In a glass measuring cup, add the hot water, vinegar, sugar, salt, honey and some pepper. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the radishes to a glass jar and pour the pickling liquid over them. Set aside to pickle for 1 hour. After 1 hour, cover the jar and refrigerate.

SPICY TUNA BOCADILLO

Steps:

• Finely chop garlic.
• In a shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, the oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste; whisk to combine.
• Add the tuna, turn to coat, and let stand for about 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to blend (or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour; return to room temperature before grilling).
• In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest.
• Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours; return to room temperature before assembling the panini.
• Preheat the sandwich grill.
• Arrange the tuna steaks in the grill, close the top plate, and cook, turning once, until seared on the outside and pin on the inside, 3-4 minutes.
• Transfer to a cutting board, let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
• Leave the grill on and wipe clean the grill plates.
• Brush the crust sides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and spread the cut side with the mayonnaise mixture (aioli).
• On the bottom half of each, arrange a layer each of the tuna, pepper, onion, eggs, and arugula, dividing evenly.
• Cover with the top halves of the rolls cut sides down, and press to pack gently.
• Place on the panini grill, close the top plate, and cook until the bread is golden and toasted and the filling is warmed, 3-5 minutes.
• Cut in half and serve right away.