SALAD NICOISE WITH SEARED TUNA

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Number Of Ingredients 12

120 grams Tuna Loin
150 grams Kipfler Potatoes
200 milliliters Chicken Stock (reduced salt variety)
1 pinch Saffron
15 grams Unsalted Butter
2 Quail Eggs, boiled
20 grams Green Beans
30 grams Tomato
10 grams Black Olives
10 grams Green Olives
5 grams Capers
1 Micro Herbs

Steps:

  • Clean up the piece of tuna by removing all blood lines.
  • Cut the piece of tuna into 4 evenly sized pieces.
  • Coat all sides of the tuna slices with the ground lemon myrtle.
  • Set aside in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Cut potatoes in quarters and peel each quarter (called "turning" potatoes).
  • Place turned potatoes, chicken stock and butter into a large pot and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer covered until al dente - approximately 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add the tuna and sear on each side for 30 seconds.
  • Remove the seared tuna from the frying pan and set aside to rest - approximately 5 minutes.
  • Slice the tuna pieces into 1.5 centimetre slices.
  • To assemble the salad, arrange the tuna slices, potato quarters, egg halves and all the vegetables around a plate. Garnish with micro herbs.

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