Ahi Tostadas

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil to 350°F.
  2. 2Heat oil to 350°F.
  3. 3Heat oil to 350°F.
  4. 4Fry tortillas one at a time until golden, bubbling, and crispy.
  5. 5Fry tortillas one at a time until golden, bubbling, and crispy.
  6. 6Fry tortillas one at a time until golden, bubbling, and crispy.
  7. 7Drain and immediately season with kosher salt.
  8. 8Drain and immediately season with kosher salt.
  9. 9Drain and immediately season with kosher salt.
  10. 10Set aside.
  11. 11Set aside.
  12. 12Set aside.
  13. 13In a bowl, whisk flour and kosher salt.
  14. 14In a bowl, whisk flour and kosher salt.
  15. 15In a bowl, whisk flour and kosher salt.
  16. 16Add cold water a little at a time, whisking until a smooth, loose batter forms that lightly coats the back of a spoon.
  17. 17Add cold water a little at a time, whisking until a smooth, loose batter forms that lightly coats the back of a spoon.
  18. 18Add cold water a little at a time, whisking until a smooth, loose batter forms that lightly coats the back of a spoon.
  19. 19Add onion strips and toss to evenly coat.
  20. 20Add onion strips and toss to evenly coat.
  21. 21Add onion strips and toss to evenly coat.
  22. 22Fry in small batches until golden and crisp, 2–3 minutes.
  23. 23Fry in small batches until golden and crisp, 2–3 minutes.
  24. 24Fry in small batches until golden and crisp, 2–3 minutes.
  25. 25Drain and lightly salt with kosher salt.
  26. 26Drain and lightly salt with kosher salt.
  27. 27Drain and lightly salt with kosher salt.
  28. 28Add avocado, onion, tomatillo, serrano, cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, water, and pequín chile to a blender.
  29. 29Add avocado, onion, tomatillo, serrano, cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, water, and pequín chile to a blender.
  30. 30Add avocado, onion, tomatillo, serrano, cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, water, and pequín chile to a blender.
  31. 31Blend until smooth and spoonable.
  32. 32Blend until smooth and spoonable.
  33. 33Blend until smooth and spoonable.
  34. 34Taste and adjust kosher salt.
  35. 35Taste and adjust kosher salt.
  36. 36Taste and adjust kosher salt.
  37. 37Set aside.
  38. 38Set aside.
  39. 39Set aside.
  40. 40Combine ahi with soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
  41. 41Combine ahi with soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
  42. 42Combine ahi with soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
  43. 43Toss gently just before assembling.
  44. 44Toss gently just before assembling.
  45. 45Toss gently just before assembling.
  46. 46Spread guac-salsa on each tostada.
  47. 47Spread guac-salsa on each tostada.
  48. 48Spread guac-salsa on each tostada.
  49. 49Top with diced cucumber, ahi, fresh cilantro, and finish with crispy onions.
  50. 50Top with diced cucumber, ahi, fresh cilantro, and finish with crispy onions.
  51. 51Top with diced cucumber, ahi, fresh cilantro, and finish with crispy onions.
  52. 52Serve with fresh lime wedges.
  53. 53Serve with fresh lime wedges.
  54. 54Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed
  • 1.5 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed
  • 1.5 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, cubed
  • 3 TBSP soy sauce
  • 3 TBSP soy sauce
  • 3 TBSP soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 unit Juice of lime
  • 0.5 unit Juice of lime
  • 0.5 unit Juice of lime
  • 1 unit medium avocado
  • 1 unit medium avocado
  • 1 unit medium avocado
  • 0.25 unit medium white onion
  • 0.25 unit medium white onion
  • 0.25 unit medium white onion
  • 1 unit small tomatillo, husked and rinsed
  • 1 unit small tomatillo, husked and rinsed
  • 1 unit small tomatillo, husked and rinsed
  • 1 unit serrano pepper
  • 1 unit serrano pepper
  • 1 unit serrano pepper
  • 3 unit dried pequín chile
  • 3 unit dried pequín chile
  • 3 unit dried pequín chile
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 unit Juice of lime
  • 0.5 unit Juice of lime
  • 0.5 unit Juice of lime
  • 1 TBSP water, to loosen
  • 1 TBSP water, to loosen
  • 1 TBSP water, to loosen
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 6 units small corn tortillas
  • 6 units small corn tortillas
  • 6 units small corn tortillas
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Kosher salt
  • Kosher salt
  • Kosher salt
  • 0.5 unit white onion, cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 unit white onion, cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 unit white onion, cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 C all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 C all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 C all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.33 C Cold water, as needed
  • 0.33 C Cold water, as needed
  • 0.33 C Cold water, as needed
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • 2 units Persian cucumbers, small dice
  • 2 units Persian cucumbers, small dice
  • 2 units Persian cucumbers, small dice
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Lime wedges
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

OilBowlWhiskBlender

Tips

  • Do not let ahi sit in the marinade, otherwise it will begin to cure and absorb too much.