4, 6-oz.Sashimi-grade Ahi tuna steaksfilleted 2 inches thick as a fully trimmed center cut fillet steak
12-oz.Maui Onionsdehydrated and crushed (sweet onions are an apt substitute)
1Lb.Maui Onionsthinly sliced
3Tbsp.Olive Oil
1Tbsp.Untoasted Sesame Seeds
Salt and Pepper
Vanilla-Bean Jasmine Rice:
1CupJasmine Rice
1Split Vanilla Bean
2CupsFish or Clam Stock
1TbspShallotsChopped
1TbspUnsalted Butter
Apple CiderSoy Butter Vinaigrette:
2CupsNo Pulp Apple Juice
1Oz.ChivesChopped
2CupsApple Cider Vinegar
1CupWhite Balsamic Vinegar
2OzUnsalted Butter
4OzSoy Margarine
Instructions
Toss 1 lb. of sliced Maui onions into 2 tbsp. of oil, in a hot skillet over medium-high heat, until lightly caramelized. Set them aside. Then, heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil in the same skillet. While heating, roll the tuna filets through the dehydrated onions and sesame seeds until all sides are liberally oated. When the oil sizzles at being touched by the fish, start cooking them on both flat sides and even up on their sides. They're done when all sides are browned and the insides still appear red (for optimum medium rare). Set them aside to rest.
Bring all the ingredients for the rice to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover the pan and lower the heat to a low simmer. When all of the liquid has been absorbed, move the pan off of the heat and fluff quickly with a fork before recovering it. If liquid remains at the bottom, leave covered over low heat for a few more minutes or until remaining water is absorbed or evaporated.
As the rice and tuna rest, mix together the 4 cups of apple juice and cider vinegar, then cook over medium heat until these 4 cups are reduced to about 0.5 cup. Just as the mixture cooks down to this level, add the butter, margarine and balsamic vinegar slowly and continue to cook over medium heat. Finally, blend the mixture with a few pulses to fully meld all the flavors.
Arrangement:
Heap the jasmine rice in the center of a serving platter, with the tuna steaks and caramelized onions on top. Then pour the vinaigrette over the entire offering, followed by the uncooked, chopped chives and enjoy!