Tuna Poke Nachos
Tuna Poke Nachos blend Hawaiian poke with Mexican crunch: cubes of sashimi-grade tuna in a ginger-soy-sesame marinade, spooned over crisp tortilla chips with spicy sriracha mayo. The Thermomix TM7 chops the fresh root ginger and garlic in seconds and whips the mayonnaise into a silky sauce, making this impressive sharing snack quick to assemble.
About this recipe
Tuna Poke Nachos with the Thermomix TM7 bring a Pacific-Asian twist to your table in under half an hour, making them the ultimate quick weeknight dinner or party snack. If you have been searching for a fresh tuna recipe that goes beyond the usual sashimi bowl, this all-in-one kitchen machine version delivers: cubes of sashimi-grade tuna soak up a marinade of soy sauce, rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil, while the TM7 chops fresh root ginger and garlic to a superfine paste in seconds so every cube of fish is coated in intense flavour. The real showpiece is the sriracha mayonnaise, whisked into a silky, streak-free sauce without a single lump, then drizzled over a mountain of crunchy tortilla chips. Toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onion finish it off with colour and bite. Ideal for drinks with friends, a Friday-night treat or whenever you want restaurant-style poke flavours at home.
Preparation tips
- Buy sashimi- or sushi-grade tuna from a trusted fishmonger and keep it well chilled until the moment you assemble the nachos, so the cubes stay firm and fresh-tasting under the sriracha mayo.
- Marinate the tuna in the ginger-soy mixture for only a short while before serving; too long in the rice vinegar and soy sauce will start to cure the fish and dull its beautiful ruby colour.
- Assemble the nachos just before serving: spread the tortilla chips on a large platter, spoon the tuna over them and drizzle with the sriracha mayonnaise, then finish with toasted sesame seeds and spring onion for maximum crunch.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the sashimi-grade tuna with firm avocado cubes and briefly steamed edamame, keeping the same ginger-soy-sesame marinade, sriracha mayo and toasted sesame seeds for a fully plant-based poke nacho platter.
- Festive version: swap the tuna for lightly steamed salmon flakes prepared in the Varoma, and add thin slices of red chilli and lime wedges along with the spring onion for a colourful celebration spread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 chops fresh root ginger and garlic into a superfine paste within seconds, coating every tuna cube with intense flavour and saving you ten minutes of manual knife work. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil directly in the mixing bowl guarantees a perfectly balanced poke marinade with no measuring cups to wash up. [Built-in Scale]
- Whipping the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce in the Thermomix produces a velvety, lump-free drizzle that clings beautifully to the crunchy tortilla chips. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding toasted sesame seeds in the TM7 releases their nutty oils moments before sprinkling, giving the nachos a fresher aroma than pre-ground seeds. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the marinade evenly around the sashimi-grade tuna in one bowl means less washing up and consistently seasoned fish for the whole platter. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- tuna, sashimi grade
- fresh root ginger
- garlic clove
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- rice vinegar
- toasted sesame seeds
- spring onion
- mayonnaise
- sriracha sauce