Seared Tuna with Coconut Chilli Chutney and Cabbage Salad

Seared tuna steaks served with a zesty coconut chilli chutney and a crunchy, herb-filled cabbage salad in banana leaves.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 411.3 kcals 1645.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 14.4 grams 57.6 grams
Fat 22.2 grams 88.6 grams
Protein 38.6 grams 154.4 grams
Cook Time
6 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
0.5
piece
Coconut
white flesh grated
0.5
piece
Lime
juice only
2
piece
Lime
juice only
Liquids
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
roughly chopped
0.5
tsp
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
3
tbsp
Coriander
roughly chopped leaves
3
tbsp
Mint
roughly chopped leaves
OilsFats
Other
4
piece
Banana Leaf
for serving
Seafood
600
g
Vegetables
1
piece
Tomato
roughly chopped
2
piece
Red Chilli
roughly chopped
0.5
piece
White Cabbage
finely shredded
1
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Mash garlic, tomato, chilli, coconut, turmeric, and lime juice into a paste using a pestle and mortar.
  • Rub the tuna with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the tuna in a hot griddle pan for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the tuna and set aside to rest for a few minutes.
  • Combine the cabbage and red onion in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, coconut milk, and lime juice together then pour over the salad.
  • Mix the fresh herbs into the cabbage salad.
  • Place a portion of salad and a tuna steak onto each banana leaf.
  • Spoon chutney over the tuna, fold the leaf into a cone, and secure with a stick.