Tuna is characterized by its oil-rich flavor and flaky texture. Steaming is an efficient way to retain flavor.
So these are the Steps to how to steam tuna steaks :
1. Purchase your fresh steak, Avoid steaks that are disclosed near the bone or those with brown patches.
2. Refrain from washing your tuna steak before cooking. Use a kitchen towl, rather to dab off any excess moisture.
3. Fill a steamer with 1 to 1-1/2 inches of water and bring to bil.
4. Put the tuna steaks into the steamer and cover with a lid.
5. Steam for 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Combine 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of sherry and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
7. Finely chop 6 or 7 spring onions. crush 3 cloves of garlic with a garlic press. Add the spring onions and garlic to the saucepan.
8. Place 2 tbsp. of minces root ginger, 1 tsp. of salt and 1 tsp. pepper into saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
9. Remove the tuna steaks from the steamer and place in a large serving dish. pour the sauce from the pan over the tuna.
Notes :
- Serve immediately.
- Check the Tuna's readiness by rubbing its edge with a fork. If the fish flakes easily, your steak is ready to be eaten
