This simple and elegant tartar can be made up to two hours ahead and kept refrigerated until serving. Alternatively, fill a plastic wrap lined ramekin with the tartar and unmold onto a serving plate and surround with crackers or crostini toasts.
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3/4 pound sashimi quality salmon skinned and boned
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1 cup cucumber peeled, seeded and finely diced (1/8th to 1/4-inch)
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2 tablespoons green onions finely chopped
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2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
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2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
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1/4 cup sesame sauce
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30 shiso leaves or crostini toasts
Sesame sauce:
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1 tbsp sesame paste
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4 teaspoons light soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
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1 tbsp ginger finely minced
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2 cloves garlic minced
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1 tbsp sugar
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1/4 cup sesame oil
Recipe Method
1. Cut the
salmon into 1/4-inch
dice (semi freeze the
salmon will make the cutting easier).
2. Combine salmon, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, pine nuts and sesame sauce in a bowl and toss well.
3. Place on shiso leaves or crostini toasts.