Fresh Tuna Stir-Fry with Cilantro and Lime Attempt #1
Ingredients
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1⁄4 pounds fresh tuna, cut into 1-inch cubes
1⁄4 cup teriyaki sauce (I used my favorite Soy Vey.)
1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup onion, cut into thin half moons
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Combine the lime juice and tuna in a medium bowl. Combine teriyaki sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add tuna mixture; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add teriyaki mixture; stir-fry 30 seconds or until slightly thick. Serve over rice, and sprinkle with cilantro.
Comments
As you can see by the title, this recipe from Cooking Light did not turn out so well. The tuna was overcooked, which was all my fault, not the recipes. I cooked it for longer than the recipe called for. I was mainly displeased with the use of bottled teriyaki sauce, especially after having Teriyaki Flank Steak the other night. Next time I make this dish, I’ll be using the teriyaki sauce from that recipe instead. I also found the cilantro to be very… strange. Which is unusual since I love cilantro. I think that, next time, I might toss the lime juice and cilantro in with the rice prior to serving instead. That could work.
I will make this again, and it will be amazing. Oh yes.
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