Name: Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Five-spice powder - 1 tablespoon; Grated fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon; Sake - 2 tablespoons; Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons; Tamari - 2 tablespoons; Sesame oil - ¼ cup; Ahi tuna steaks, each about 1 inch thick - 2 pounds; Wasabi peas, crushed - 1 pound; Light brown sugar - 2 tablespoons

Ingredients for - Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steaks

1. Five-spice powder 1 tablespoon

2. Grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon

3. Sake 2 tablespoons

4. Rice vinegar 2 tablespoons

5. Tamari 2 tablespoons

6. Sesame oil ¼ cup

7. Ahi tuna steaks, each about 1 inch thick 2 pounds

8. Wasabi peas, crushed 1 pound

9. Light brown sugar 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Wasabi Encrusted Tuna Steaks

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.