Tuna Tartare with Avocado and Crispy Shallots Recipe

• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallots
• 1 tablespoon wasabi powder
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 tablespoons white mirin
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium (light) soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 medium Hass avocados, small dice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound very fresh, high-quality tuna, cut into small dice and kept in the refrigerator

1. Pour oil into a small saucepan to a depth of about 1 inch and bring to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat.
2. Place flour in a small bowl and add shallots; toss to combine.
3. Remove shallots from flour, shaking off excess, and add to hot oil.
4. Fry until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove shallots with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
6. Season immediately with salt, and set aside while you make the tartare.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk wasabi powder and water together until a paste has formed.
8. Whisk in mirin, soy sauce, mustard powder, vinegar, and honey, and season well with freshly ground black pepper; set aside.
9. Toss avocado with salt and freshly ground black pepper; set aside.
10. Sprinkle olive oil, salt, and pepper over tuna and gently mix.
11. To serve, divide avocado evenly among 6 chilled plates and top with tuna.
12. Drizzle wasabi sauce over each serving and top with crispy shallots.
13. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/tuna-tartare-with-avocado-and-crispy-shallots-10980 (may not work)