Dinner for 2

Sesame Tuna with Wasabi Potatoes

Name: Sesame Tuna with Wasabi Potatoes
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes; 1 large sashimi-grade tuna steak; 5 oz unsweetened coconut milk; 1 1/2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; dried or fresh parsley and chives (optional); coconut oil (optional); wasabi powder or paste (optional); salt and pepper (optional)

$17.07for 428 minServes 2

Tuna is seared with sesame seeds and served beside creamy coconut potatoes flavored with garlic and wasabi.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 0.9 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.9 lb	$0.87Typical price
	Tuna steak, 0.45 lb$11.99/lb typical	0.45 lb	$5.62Typical price
	Shredded coconut, 5 oz$0.30/oz typical	5 oz	$1.50Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.11Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.54

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilRelish, dressings, steak sauceSalt and pepper

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28 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Japanese Dairy-free Dinners

Typical price

$4.27 per serving$17.07 for 4

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Ingredients

2 russet potatoes
1 large sashimi-grade tuna steak
5 oz unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
dried or fresh parsley and chives (optional)
coconut oil (optional)
wasabi powder or paste (optional)
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender.
Warm the coconut milk and minced garlic in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
Drain and mash the potatoes with the warm coconut milk, garlic, wasabi, salt, and pepper.
Heat coconut oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the tuna with salt and pepper, then sear it with the sesame seeds for about 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
Serve the tuna with the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with parsley or chives if using.

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