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Watermelon "tuna

Easy 10 August 2023
Cooking time
1 h
Baking / Rest time
3 h

2 tbsp. Rice vinegar
1 tbsp. Sriracha
1 UNIT Watermelon, ripe and medium size
2 Tsp. Tahini
3 tbsp. Soy sauce
1 UNIT Garlic cloves
1 tbsp. Salt
1 UNIT Juice of one lemon
20 g Ginger
3 tbsp. Sesame oil
  • Step 1/8

    Preheat the oven to 180°C.

  • Step 2/8

    Line a baking tray with baking paper

  • Step 3/8

    Peel the watermelon and cut into 4x4x2.5cm "steaks".

  • Step 4/8

    Salt the watermelon "steaks" and then spread them evenly on the baking sheet lined with baking paper.

  • Step 5/8

    Bake the "steaks" in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

  • Step 6/8

    Meanwhile, prepare the marinade: Finely puree all ingredients with the help of a (hand) blender.

  • Step 7/8

    Remove the baked "steaks" from the oven, cover with the marinade and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (but preferably overnight) to allow the marinade to soak in.

  • Step 8/8

    Heat a non-stick skillet and sear the watermelon "steaks" for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.

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