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Tuna and Crispy Lotus Root Bites

These are such a fun at-home DIY treat. We love bringing them out for a fun get-together.

Ingredients

  • 4+ Ounces Sushi Quality Tuna (we buy from HMART, Tensuke, and Mitsuwa)

  • ½ an Avocado

  • Lotus Root (we buy pre-sliced bags from HMART and Mitsuwa)


For the Tuna Sauce:

  • Tamari Soy Sauce (Order HERE)

  • Sesame Oil (we prefer toasted, order HERE)

  • Chili Oil (Order HERE)

  • Yuzu Juice (Order HERE)

  • Fresh Chive

  • Shiso Leaf | optional ((we buy from HMART, Tensuke, and Mitsuwa)


For the Lotus Root Chips:

  • Avocado or vegie oil

  • Chili Oil

  • Sesame Oil

  • Salt

  • Peper

  • Cayanne

  • Onion Powder

  • Garlic Powder

Preparation

For the Tuna


Cut up your tuna into small cubes and place into mixing bowl. Add in your sauce ingredients and mix. Cut up your avocado and chive and add to bowl. Mix gently. Cut shiso leaf into small pieces, add, and mix gently again.


For the Lotus Root Chips


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Either cut your lotus root into thin slices or open and dry your pre-sliced lotus root pieces. Transfer to mixing bowl. Add your oils and mix. Add your seasoning and mix. Place evenly on baking sheet and foil. Place in oven. Checking and removed cooked pieces every 5 minutes until all cooked. 


Let lotus root chips cool then transfer chips and tuna to two serving bowls and enjoy!

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