Seared Yellowfin Tuna Burger
 We make a limited amount of these at Josie's every night and they are so popular, some of our patrons call up in advance to reserve them. You may very well give up beef burgers for good after tasting them. Try it with my Miso Wasabi Coulis or basic ketchup. Serve open-faced on your favorite toasted bread or roll with pickled ginger. In the summer months, try grilling the burgers on a clean, well-oiled grill. Makes 4 servings.


Ingredients:
1 pound yellowfin tuna, ground or finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine (mirin)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce


Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. Form the mixture into 4 patties. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

2. Set a nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray with canola oil spray. Add the patties to the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. For well-dine burgers you may want to finish cooking them on a baking tray in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes.

Notes:
Caution! Use only the freshest ground tuna from a reputable fishmonger. Once tuna is ground, it is exposed to additional bacteria and therefore should be cooked on the same day as it is ground. If you are grinding it yourself, be sure that all the grinding apparatus is sanitized before and after each use. This will greatly reduce the chances of excessive bacteria.
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