take a half pack of regular wonton wrappers...cut them in half diagonally
add 2-3 inches of canola oil in a heavy pan heated to medium high heat...when drop of water sizzles...
drop 3-4 triangle wonton pieces....have long set of tongs....toss and turn...they crisp fast...experiment and act fast....no fail but burnt....it's ok...i've brunt a million...fry and dry on paper towels...make half the whole pack for 2 people...more for more...they are amazing and my kids can clean me out if allowed.....(side note....good dessert sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar!!)
crispy shallots:
oil for frying
small shallot sliced thinly and broken apart
2 T Wondra flour (yes Wondra works the best, trust me)
fine sea salt
heat the oil until a drop of water sizzles....drop in the Wondra drenched shallot pieces, fry until golden brown and crispy, dry on a paper towel and sprinkle with sea salt...set aside
dressing:
1 1/2 tsp wasabi paste or wasabi powder liquified or wasabi sauce of some sort (don't stress over this)
3 T reduced-sodium soy sauce (it's just better for you)
2 T white mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine)
1 T mustard oil (seem to always to forget to buy it, I have used olive oil, grape seed oil and seems ok)
1 T rice wine vinegar (seasoned won't hurt anything)
1 tsp honey (or could sub sugar probably)
freshly ground pepper to taste
i put all ingredients in a dressing shaker (plastic tupperware think from the dark ages) and shake, shake, shake....refrigerate well (freezer helps when tight on time...just not too long)
tower:
olive oil, salt and pepper
decent size of ahi tuna (I used about 6 ozs for two people) with lots of dressing leftover
ripe avocado
optional: fresh mango (mixed with finely chopped fresh jalapeno could take this to whole new level, cucumber....this tower is evolving for me!!)
cripsy shallots
herb of choice....my fave..cilantro although chives nice touch...shhh cilantro is the winner!!
the tower mold:
i cut a styrofoam cup down to create a tower, could use soup can with both ends cut, tuna can...be creative...you cannot make a mistake here....just go for it...place the mold on the plate you want to serve this yummy dish
dice the ahi tuna, toss in a little olive oil and lightly salt and pepper....divide among the towers...press lightly into the tower
do the same with each additional level..floor whatever you wan to call it....it will be a tower of beauty and flavor undeniable delicious in the end!!
refrigerate covered especially if the avocado is your top floor....i usually add crispy shallots and cilantro or herb of choice on top at serving moment
serving moment....
it's easy...deep breath...slide whatever container of choice with assistance of something firm to hold down tower (spatula, spoon, whatever...) and eww la la.....pour dressing generously around and on top...it's delicious....add additional toppings...crispy shallots...cilantro or other green herb....crispy wonton chips in range.....get your camera ready...it will be a photo opportunity and melt in your mouth!!! enjoy......u live once...experience it with happiness and smiles........................
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