Tip
Any light, crunchy cracker will work as a base if you can't find papadums.
Ahi Tartare with Spicy Mayo
The tamarind and date jam is rather involved and requires a pressure cooker, but if you substitute with a good-quality store-bought date or fig jam, these hors d’hoeuvres are actually pretty easy to put together. And SO good.
12 ounces ahi tuna, cut into small dice
harissa mayo, as needed
tamarind & date jam, as needed
10 papadum chips, or similar
red veined sorrel, to garnish
for the harissa mayo:
1/2 cup kewpie mayonnaise
1/4 cup harissa paste
for the tamarind & date jam:
700 grams dates
30 grams tamarind paste
25 grams pomegranate seeds
7 grams orange zest
10 grams aleppo pepper
150 grams candied ginger
10 grams orange peel
15 grams coriander seed
3 grams green cardamom
50 grams orange juice
500 grams water
2 grams salt
1. Mix diced ahi with as much of the harissa mayo as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Place a small dollop of tamarind and date jam on the papadum, top with a spoonful of diced tuna, and garnish with red veined sorrel.
for the harissa mayo:
1. Whisk together kewpie mayonnaise and harissa paste until completely incorporated.
for the tamarind and date jam:
1. Cook all ingredients in a pressure cooker for 10 minutes on low-pressure.
2. Purée until smooth.