A tostada topped with sliced radishes, red peppers, herbs, guacamole, and various garnishes is served on a black plate.

Thai Chili Tuna Tostada

Serves 4 oz.

About

Source: Ian Ramirez, on behalf of Kikkoman Sales USA. as presented at the 2024 Worlds of Flavor® International Conference & Festival. Published with permission of the author. All rights reserved. 

Ingredients

Marinade

2 cups Kikkoman® Thai Chili Sauce

2 tbsp Kikkoman® Lime Ponzu

3 tbsp Kikkoman® Sesame Oil

1 tbsp Gochujang

1 tbsp Chipotle in adobo

2 tbsp Brown Sugar

2 tbsp Kikkoman® Soy Sauce

1 tbsp Ginger-grated

1 tbsp Tamarind

Avocado Mash

1 ea. Avocado

As needed Cumin, ground, pinch

As needed Jalapeno, chopped

As needed Cilantro, chopped

As needed Lime Juice

As needed Salt

Tuna

1 tbsp (plus more as needed) Furikake

1 tbsp (plus more as needed0 Finger limes

1 tbsp Green onions, sliced thin- not on a bias

6 oz Ahi Tuna

1 ea. Chile, Fresno, slided thin- not on a bias.

1/2 cup Avocado Mash (recipe above)

2 ea. Tostada, fried, divided

0.25 ea. Avocado, in 1/2″ pieces

6 ea. Thai basil, small leaves

Directions

Method

  1. For the marinade: Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
  2. For the Avocado Mash: Combine all ingredients and adjust seasonings as desired.
  3. For the Tuna: Cut the tuna into small .5 inch cubes. Toss in Marinade with furikake, finger limes, and green onions.
  4. To assemble: Start by spreading, the Avo Mash evenly, about 8 mm thick onto the tostada, place on plate. Next, take the second tostada and place in on top of the Avo mash. Place the tuna mixture on top and evenly spread in a thick layer covering the entire tostada.
  5. Garnish with avocado chunks, furikake, Thai basil and finger limes
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Products in Recipe

A 5 lb plastic jug of Kikkoman Thai Style Chili Sauce with a handle and red sauce visible inside, labeled for stir-fry and dipping.

Gluten-Free Thai Style Chili Sauce

A plastic bottle of Kikkoman Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce Lime, 2 quarts (1.89L), with images of limes and a green cap.

Lime Ponzu Seasoned Dressing & Sauce

A 1.25-quart bottle of Kikkoman 100% Pure Sesame Oil with a black cap and yellow, red, and green label displaying product information and certifications.

Non-GMO Toasted Sesame Oil