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Tuna Tartare in Miso Cones

This Wolfgang Puck original (via YumSugar) features fresh tuna marinated in spicy wasabi, ginger, soy sauce and a splash of citrus. The miso cones, while daunting to make at first glance, are assembled like tiny masterpieces in a matter of minutes. Enjoy this recipe as an appetizer or feature it as an entree.
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 24 servings

Ingredients  

For the tuna tartare:

  • 1/2 pound ahi tuna, small dice
  • 1/2 cup minced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

For the miso cones:

  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsifted unbleached flour

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the dicd tuna, green onions, ginger, wasabe, sesame oil, soy sauce and lime juice until tuna is well coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in fridge while you make the cones.
  • Prepare the miso cones by preheating the oven to 350ºF.
  • In a mixmaster, combine the sesame seeds, sugar, butter, corn syrup and flour until the butter is well incorporated.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop small spoonfuls of the dough onto the baking sheet. Space them far apart as they will spread during baking.
  • Bake for 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and roll into cone shapes.
  • Spoon the chilled tuna tartare into each cone and serve immediately.
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