SOY GLAZED TUNA, WASABI MASHED POTATO, SAKE CARROT GINGER SAUCE

Soy Glazed Tuna, Wasabi Mashed Potato, Sake Carrot Ginger Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 medium Idaho Potatoes
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons wasabi
2 pounds carrots, cleaned, coarse chop
1/4 cup shallots, chopped
1/4 cup ginger, chopped
1/4 cup mirin (sweet sake)
1/4 cup sake
Four 6-ounce tuna steaks
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

For the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork tender. Drain and whip with remaining ingredients.
For the sauce: Place all ingredients is a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until carrots are tender. Puree in a food processor, and push through a chinois.
For the glaze: Heat soy sauce and sugar in a saucepan until sugar is dissolved.
Assembly: Sear tuna in a hot pan or grill. Place on a plate and glaze. Surround with carrot ginger sauce and serve with mashed potatoes.