Ahi w/ Green Peppercorn Sauce & Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Ahi w/ Green Peppercorn Sauce & Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Pan Seared Ahi
Ingredients:
Directions:
  • Pat ahi steaks dry using a paper towel
  • Marinate the tuna “steaks” using 1 tbsp olive oil. Rub on both sides, then season with 'Anakala Lu`au Coffee Rub & Seasoning
  • Chill Ahi for at least one hour
  • Heat olive oil over high heat in a sauté pan until hot, but not smoking.
  • Add Ahi to pan and sear 60 to 90 seconds on each side, to medium rare
  • Plate and serve with a dollop of the Whipped Sweet Potatoes
  • Spoon a generous garnish of Green Peppercorn Sauce over each fish
Green Peppercorn Sauce
Ingredients:
  • 4 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 Tbsp brandy
  • 2 Tbsp green peppercorns slightly crushed
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • Black Lava Hawaiian Sea Salt
  • Cracked black pepper
Directions:
  • In a small saucepan (preferably copper or stainless steel), reduce the shallot and vinegar over medium heat
  • Lift pain away from heat and add the brandy
  • Return to stove and allow it to flame / burn off the alcohol
  • Reduce the heat.
  • Add green peppercorns and red wine, cook until reduced in volume by 2/3
  • Add the stock and reduce once more
  • Finish with the cream stirring and simmer for a few minutes to reduce and thicken
  • Away from the heat stir in the butter and season the sauce to liking
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
  • 2 golden sweet potatoes or if you have access, Okinawan purple sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups hot milk
  • 4 oz unsalted butter
  • Black Lava Hawaiian Sea Salt and Black pepper to taste
Directions:
  • Peel and cut the potatoes in even chunks
  • Fill medium size stock pot with cold water, add salt
  • Add potatoes, and bring to a low boil
  • Boil until soft
  • Drain and use potato masher or mixer to process until smooth
  • While still hot whisk in the hot milk and butter
  • Season to taste and serve
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