Tuna with Star Fruit and Chilli
Steamed tuna, star fruit and macadamia nuts, warmed with ginger and cardamom, an Indonesian dish. Finish with coriander sprigs.
1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 60 min · Cook 15 min · 75 min total
- medium
- 1
Pour the lime juice over the tuna and marinate, covered, for 1 hour. Put the macadamia nuts, onions, garlic, chillies, ginger, cardamom and turmeric into the food processor or blender and blend to a smooth paste.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large frypan and add the blended paste and water. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes then add the lemongrass and star fruit.
- 3
Stir and let simmer for a few minutes. Add the fish and cook over a medium heat, turning the steaks carefully several times to coat them with the paste.
- 4
Add a little more water if the paste looks like drying up. Cook the steaks for about 8 minutes if you like them rare or up to 15 minutes for well done.
- 5
Serve on warmed plates with steamed rice, garnished with coriander sprigs.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
