Sunday, May 15, 2011

Seared Tuna with Asian Black Rice and Pickled Vegetables


I took a trip to the Asian market in Charlotte this past weekend. I wanted to pick up some black rice, but I was just browsing thought the aisles and found black rice noodles as well. I actually cooked with both. I seared the tuna in an oil blend with some toasted sesame oil to add some flavor. I pickled some peppers and onions to top the tuna. I actually made an avocado aioli to accompany the dish but since I didn't have come of my tools, I wasn't able to reach the consistency I wanted.  You can see in the pictures the pasta and the rice. I liked the flavor, it was somewhat earthy.