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             Chimayo Chile Crusted Ahi Tuna With Soba Noodles

Recipe By     : Chef Du Jour Ming Tsai Show #DJ9307
Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Tuna

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  c             Chimayo chile powder or
                        - ancho, pasilla, etc.
                        Cumin -- fresh ground
     1/3  c             Fennel -- fresh ground
  12      oz            Ahi tuna loin -- center cut,
                        - must be block shaped

Salt the tuna loin and roll in spice mixture. Sear in hot pan with
canola oil for just 10 seconds a side. Keep very rare! Refrigerate
for easier slicing.

Serving ideas: Cucumber salad and cilantro honey vinaigrette.


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