Gourmet Vitello Tonnato with Seared Tuna

Gourmet Vitello Tonnato with Seared Tuna

90 mins
medium
4 servings

A luxurious and flavorful dish featuring seared tuna, tender veal, and a creamy tuna sauce. Perfect for a special occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Skillet or Teppanyaki Grill
  • Sous Vide Circulator
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1.00 kgVeal Tenderloin(High-quality veal for tenderness)
  • 0.80 kgTuna Sashimi(Fresh, high-quality tuna)
  • 8.00 tbspDaisho Sauce(Adds depth of flavor)
  • 1.00 cupWhite Wine(Dry white wine)
  • 1.00 largeEgg(For the sauce)
  • 120.00 gOlive Oil(High-quality extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1.00 tbspWhite Wine Vinegar(Adds acidity)
  • 2.00 tspSalt(Kosher salt)
  • 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 300.00 gTuna Filet(High-quality tuna)
  • 1.00 tbspSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)
  • 1.00 tbspCapers(Adds a briny flavor)
  • 1.00 jarPickled Capers(Adds a briny flavor)
  • 1.00 jarPickled Capers(Adds a briny flavor)
  • 1.00 mediumLime(For garnish)
  • 1.00 cupCherry Tomatoes(Cocktail tomatoes)
  • 2.00 ozAnchovies(Optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1.00 cloveGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 cupHeavy Cream(Dairy-free cream alternative available)
  • 1.00 bunchVegetable Medley(Carrots, celery, onions)
  • 1.00 bunchFresh Thyme(Fresh thyme sprigs)
  • 1.00 bunchFresh Rosemary(Fresh rosemary sprigs)
  • 1.00 cupOlive Oil(For searing)

Instructions

1

Marinate tuna sashimi in Daisho sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

2

Sear tuna on a hot pan or teppanyaki grill until cooked through.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Prepare a sous vide bath with vegetable medley, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, white wine, and olive oil.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Place veal tenderloin in the sous vide bath and cook for 1 hour at 58°C.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

5

Whisk together egg, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper for the mayonnaise.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Combine tuna, capers, lime juice, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well and add mayonnaise to taste.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Arrange tuna sauce on plates. Top with thinly sliced tuna and veal.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Garnish with lime wedges, cherry tomatoes, anchovies (if using), and pickled capers.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes