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KASA - Seared Ahi Tuna with Roasted Pear Relish

1 lb fresh ahi tuna, cut into 1 - 1/2 inch

2 green onion, sliced thinly

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup sesame seed oil

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In a sauce pan, place onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger and bring to a light boil. Cool down to 41*F. Place tuna strips in marinate and let it set for 20 to 30 minutes. In a large cast iron pan, heat pan as high as possible, place a small amount of olive oil in pan until it smokes. Take tuna out of marinate, and place on a rack. Season with salt and pepper, and place on hot pan. Turn tuna on different sides every 5 to 10 seconds until all sides have been browned.

Relish

1/2 cup jicama, small diced

1/2 cup roasted pear, small diced

1 green onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup cucumber, deseeded, peeled and small diced

1 red pepper, small diced

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Mix all ingredients together, serve

Garnish (optional)

Cocktail fork

Pickled Ginger