Tuna Tostada

Tuna Tostada is one of our most popular starters here at BNC. It’s simple, yet delicious and quite easy to prepare.

Serves 2 people

Ingredients

Tuna filling

• 1 orange, juice only
• 1 lime, juice only
• 1 red chilli, chopped
• 8 cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ bunch chives leaves, finely chopped
• 1 dried chipotle chilli, soaked in boiling water then drained and chopped
• 1 tbsp coriander stalks, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 300g/10½oz fresh tuna loin, cut into small cubes

Soured Cream Sauce

• 3 tbsp soured cream
• 1 garlic clove, crushed, centre removed
• 3 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 small bunch coriander, finely chopped
• ½ bunch mint, finely chopped
• 1 lime, juice only
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tostadas

• 3 fresh soft tortillas, each cut into two smaller rounds with a 7cm/3in cutter
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. To make the tuna filling, mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl
2. Add the tuna and set aside for 10 minutes
3. To make the sauce, blend the ingredients together in a food processor
4. Season with salt and pepper
5. To assemble, brush the tortillas with a little olive oil, and toast under a hot grill
6. Top with the tuna and sauce, now serve and enjoy