Tuna Tostada
This is a classic dish served at Oxomoco that some say is the reason for its notice by the Michelin Guide. It was inspired by the Chef’s travels to Mexico City, with the vibrance of the Salsa Macha and the availability of beautiful tuna.
Preheat the oven to <temperature>350<unit>°F</unit></temperature>
Add <quantity>20</quantity> dried chile de árbol and <quantity>2</quantity> dried puya chiles without seeds to a baking sheet
Add <quantity>3</quantity> dried pasilla chiles and <quantity>8</quantity> dried morita chiles without seeds
Add <quantity>2</quantity> dried ancho chiles without seeds and <quantity>5</quantity> dried guajillo chiles without seeds
Add <quantity>4</quantity> dried cascabel chiles without seeds
Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of white sesame seeds, <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of pecans and, <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of hazelnuts to a smaller baking sheet
Bake the nuts for 15m until they are toasted and fragrant
Bake the chilies for 5m to dry them out
Add <quantity>8</quantity> peeled garlic cloves to a food processor and pulse until minced
Transfer to a small pot, using a spatula to scrape the sides
Transfer the chilies to the food processor
Pulse until the chilies become a coarse powder. Use a spatula to scrape the sides as needed
Add the nuts and pulse until you obtain a homogeneous powder. Transfer to a bowl
Place the garlic pot over high heat and add <quantity>4<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of canola oil
Fry the garlic for 5m, until it becomes golden brown. Stir occasionally
Pour the roasted garlic and oil over the chilies and nuts mixture and stir
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of apple cider vinegar
Add <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and stir. The salsa macha is ready
Roughly chop <quantity>½</quantity> onion and set aside
Roughly chop <quantity>½</quantity> serrano pepper, keeping the seeds, and set aside
Halve and pit <quantity>2</quantity> avocados
Use a spoon to remove the pulp. Press the avocados through a wire rack to cut into cubes and transfer to a bowl
Add the onion, serrano pepper and <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of coriander to a separate mixing bowl
Halve <quantity>1</quantity> lime and set aside <quantity>½</quantity>
Squeeze the juice from <quantity>½</quantity> lime into the mixing bowl with the onion, pepper and coriander
Transfer to a food processor
Pulse for about 2m, scraping the sides with a spatula, until the mixture is well combined but still a chunky paste
Add the mixture to the bowl with the avocados
Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and mix. The guacamole is ready
Spread <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of Guacamole on top of <quantity>1</quantity> corn tostada
Cover the guacamole with <quantity>¼</quantity> of radish thinly sliced
Sprinkle with flaky salt to taste
Squeeze the juice from <quantity>¼</quantity> of lime
Spread <quantity>3<unit>oz</unit></quantity> of thinly sliced tuna over the radish
Drizzle the tuna with <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of soy sauce
Spread <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of Salsa Macha
Sprinkle some white and black sesame seed mix to taste
Plate <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of Guacamole and place the tostada on top of it
Squeeze the juice from <quantity>¼</quantity> of lime over the tostada and season with flaky salt to taste. The tuna tostada is ready
Grab a refreshing cocktail and enjoy!
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