Asian tuna salad
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. If you enjoy Asian cuisine, this recipe is perfect for you. The combination of tuna with radish, spices, and fresh herbs is simply extraordinary! The amount of ingredients provided is enough to serve 3 adults. Despite its lightness, the salad disappears quickly, yet it satisfies hunger fast. It's very tasty, unusual, and filling. Noodles are not included in the classic version, but adding them makes the salad more substantial. That's up to you. The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, cook the noodles until done. You can mix them with the other ingredients only after they have completely cooled down.
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Step 2
2. Slice the radish, tear the lettuce leaves, and mince the ginger. Add rice vinegar, vegetable or sesame oil (sesame tastes better), chopped cilantro, spices, garlic, and shredded carrot (preferably grated on a Korean carrot shredder).
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Step 3
3. Let the ingredients soak in the oil, then add the canned tuna and cooled noodles. Mix the salad and let it sit for a little while longer. You can also use dried tuna, but in that case, soak it briefly in warm water before adding it to the salad. For canned tuna, make sure to drain off the excess liquid first.
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Step 4
4. Serve the salad in a large salad bowl or dish, portioning it out. You can prepare a double portion, as the salad is so delicious it disappears instantly!