Cactus and Tuna Ceviche with Pipián

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Cactus and Tuna Ceviche with Pipián

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Info

Course:
Appetizer
Prep Time:
45 Minutes
Total Time:
Under 1 Hour
Skill Level:
Moderate
Cost:
Moderate

Top Chef, Season 6, Episode 5, Quickfire Challenge Winner

Yield

2 Servings

Ingredients

1 Nopal cactus pad, cut 1” X 1”
3 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons pipian sauce (recipe below)
8 slices #1 sushi-grade tuna, cut thin 1” X 1” (approx 5 oz total)
Lime wedges
Salt

For Pipian Sauce:

1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, chopped
½ tablespoon jalapeño, seeded and chopped
½ cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup parsley, chopped
1/3 cup pepitos (toasted pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For Cactus Fruit Puree:

2 oz prickly pear cactus fruit
1 tablespoon pineapple juice
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. For cactus, take 1” X 1” pieces of cactus and cover with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse off under water and then marinate with lime juice and olive oil for 5 minutes.

2. For pipian sauce, sauté garlic, shallot, and jalapeno until soft. Transfer to food processor and add remaining ingredients. Puree to desired consistency. Season to taste and set aside.

3. For cactus fruit puree, blend ingredients in a food processor to desired consistency. Season to taste and set aside.

To Serve:

1. Spoon 2 tablespoons pipian sauce on plate and spread across.

2. Starting with cactus, lay alternating pieces of cactus and tuna over the pipian sauce.

3. Drizzle a small spoonful of cactus fruit puree in front of the components.

4. Serve with a lime wedge on the side.