Chef Julian's Smoked Tuna Tacos
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Cooking:
45 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Chef Julian's Smoked Tuna Tacos

1. Brown sugar - ½ cup
2. Sea salt - ¼ cup
3. Ahi tuna - 1 pound
4. Masa corn flour - 2 cups
5. Water, or as needed - 1 ¼ cups
6. Salt - ¼ teaspoon
7. Tomatillos, husked - 1 cup
8. Onion, halved - 1
9. Jalapeno peppers - 2
10. Salt to taste - 1 pinch
11. Tomatoes, diced - 4
12. Avocados, diced - 2
13. Fresh cilantro, chopped - 1 bunch
14. Limes, juiced - 3
15. Cabbage, shredded - ½ head
16. Queso fresco, crumbled - ½ (12 ounce) package

How to cook deliciously - Chef Julian's Smoked Tuna Tacos

1. Stage

Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

2. Stage

Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup salt together in a bowl.

3. Stage

Score ahi tuna skin with a sharp knife; rub with brown sugar and salt mixture.

4. Stage

Smoke tuna until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F to 155 degrees F (60 degrees C to 68 degrees C), about 1 hour.

5. Stage

Mix masa corn flour and water together in a bowl until a slightly sticky dough forms. Divide dough into large balls.

6. Stage

Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Flatten balls of masa to 1/4-inch thickness and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cool sopes on a wire rack.

7. Stage

Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

8. Stage

Place tomatillos, half the onion, and 1 jalapeno pepper on the grill; cook until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender; blend into a smooth sauce. Season with salt.

9. Stage

Dice remaining onion and jalapeno. Mix with tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with lime juice and salt.

10. Stage

Place cooked sopes on serving plates. Top with smoked tuna, tomatillo sauce, and avocado mixture. Garnish with shredded cabbage and queso fresco.