Bigeye Tuna With Red Currant And Apple Vinaigrette And Snap Peas Recipes

Steps:

• Place the tuna into a bowl with the peas, and lightly stir to break up the tuna and combine with the peas. Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper, and stir to mix well.

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette; Feed apple through a juicer. Stir in vitamin C powder. Using a spatula or plastic bowl scraper, push currants through a tamis, a very fine mesh strainer. Combine currant puree and 3 tablespoons apple juice in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified; season with salt and pepper. Whisk in porcini oil. Vinaigrette can be stored, refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 1 week.
• Prepare the tuna tartare; Season tuna with salt and pepper. Divide between 2 plates. Drizzle with olive oil; lightly sprinkle vinaigrette on top. Garnish with frisee and radish. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• For the salad: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, trim the ends of the snap peas. Blanch the peas in the boiling water just until tender-crisp and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the peas from the pot and cool completely in ice water, about 1 minute. Drain the peas on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
• Using a chef's knife, trim the roots and stems off the radishes. Quarter about half and thinly slice the rest to create texture in the salad. Mince the chives.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the peas, radishes, and minced chives.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small glass jar or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake to combine.
• Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and serve.

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients for the snap pea salad. Allow the salad to marinate for about half an hour in the refrigerator.
• Purée the currants through a fine sieve. Discard solids and reserve liquids.
• Peel the apple and juice it in a juicer, or substitute fresh apple cider.
• Combine the currant purée with the apple juice, and slowly whisk in the olive oil. When the oil is incorporated, season with salt, white pepper, and a few drops of porcini oil. (Use porcini oil sparingly, as too much will dominate the other flavors.) Cover and reserve in refrigerator.
• Using a very sharp knife, slice the tuna against the grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
• To serve, lay the slices of fish over some of the pea salad and brush with the red apple vinaigrette. Garnish with the most delicate white leaves of frisée and a few sprigs of micro red radish.
• *You can substitute 1/2 cup fresh apple cider plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice.