Ahi Tuna & Mango Salsa Arepas

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Venezuelan

1 review 
Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes

part of Arepas Recipes collection

by PANCorn

Ingredients

2 cups P.A.N.® Pre-Cooked White Corn Meal

2 1/2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

1 7-ounce ahi tuna (or Atlantic bluefin tuna) fillet cleaned

1/2 cup sesame seeds

1 cup mango salsa

wasabi mayonnaise (1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon wasabi)

purple cabbage for garnish finely sliced

1 ripe but firm mango peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1/2 red onion minced

1 scallion minced (only the white portion)

1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated

1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped

lemon juice from 1/2 lemon

pinch salt


Directions

For the mango salsa: 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and salt to taste. Set aside. For the arepas: 1. In a bowl, gradually combine the water, salt and P.A.N. Pre-cooked White Cornmeal. Blend for 2 minutes until a smooth dough is formed. Let sit for 5 minutes. 2. Divide the dough into 8-10 equal-sized portions. Next, shape the dough into balls and flatten into 4- to 5-inch thick disks with the palm of your hand. 3. Set a griddle to medium heat and pan-fry the arepas for 5 minutes per side. While still hot, use a knife to slice one side of the arepas open and fill to your liking. For the filling: 1. Season the ahi tuna fillet with salt and pepper and coat with sesame seeds. In a hot pan with just a bit of oil, sear the tuna on all sides, approximately 20 seconds per side. Remove from the heat and slice into 12-16 portions. Set aside. 2. While still hot, use a knife to slice one side of the arepas open. Fill with the sliced ahi tuna, mango salsa, wasabi mayonnaise and purple cabbage. Serve immediately.

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