# Ahi Tostadas

Ahi Tostadas are crispy corn tortillas topped with guac-salsa, diced cucumber, ahi tuna, fresh cilantro, and crispy onions, served with lime wedges.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Heat oil to 350°F.
2. Fry tortillas one at a time until golden, bubbling, and crispy.
3. Drain and immediately season with kosher salt.
4. Set aside.
5. In a bowl, whisk flour and kosher salt.
6. Add cold water a little at a time, whisking until a smooth, loose batter forms that lightly coats the back of a spoon.
7. Add onion strips and toss to evenly coat.
8. Fry in small batches until golden and crisp, 2–3 minutes.
9. Drain and lightly salt with kosher salt.
10. Add avocado, onion, tomatillo, serrano, cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, water, and pequín chile to a blender.
11. Blend until smooth and spoonable.
12. Taste and adjust kosher salt.
13. Set aside.
14. Combine ahi with soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
15. Toss gently just before assembling.
16. Spread guac-salsa on each tostada.
17. Top with diced cucumber, ahi, fresh cilantro, and finish with crispy onions.
18. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

## Equipment

- Oil
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Blender

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTc_46Zicbg/?igsh=dmZidzkwc3UwODlm
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/82ea9c3f-7146-4e8e-b249-bbd681dd387c
- Extracted: 2026-03-18

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