Ahi Tuna Tartare

Ingredients

• 2 oz raw Ahi tuna
• 1/2 each red, yellow and green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 English cucumber
• 1/2 red onion, minced
• 2 celery stalks, minced
• 1 oz kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 tbsp salted capers, rinsed
• 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
• 3 savory handmade crackers

Preparation

1. Finely chop the tuna; keep chilled. Separately chop all vegetables.
2. Toss vegetables with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil; marinate 10 minutes.
3. Plate in a 4-inch ring: cracker base, bell pepper relish, tuna on top. Season tuna with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

🍷 Wine Pairing

Verdicchio (e.g., Villa Bucci Riserva 2017) — floral, almond, and mineral notes complement raw tuna and citrus.

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