How to Make Tuna Sashimi at Home

Serve your homemade sashimi with chopsticks for an authentic dining experience.

Tuna sashimi may sound like a complicated recipe that you would never attempt to make yourself. But it isn't as hard as it sounds — as long as you have the specialty ingredients needed and very high-quality tuna, you can make this tasty Japanese treat at home for less than you would spend at a sushi restaurant.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 lb. high-quality tuna
• 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup radishes
• Scallions
• 1/2 cup ponzu sauce
• 1 12 tbsp. hot chili oil

1. Using a very sharp knife, cut the tuna in thin chunks. Place the tune slices on a serving platter or plate.

2. Season the tuna slices with sesame seeds and salt according to personal taste.

3. Thinly slice the radishes and scallions. Place them in a bowl and toss.

4. Bring the chili oil and ponzu sauce to a boil in a saucepan.

5. Pour the sauce over each serving of tuna.

6. Sprinkle the scallions and radishes over the tuna.

Tips & Warnings

• Quality tuna sashimi requires the best grade of tuna possible. Look for "sashimi-grade" tuna.

• Do not leave the fish out for long periods of time while you are learning to make sushi.

References

• MAMALOLI: Tuna Sashimi Recipe