Name: Preserved-Lemon Tuna Ceviche with Black Sesame Crusted Rice Paper Crisps
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 3/4 to 1 pound fresh tuna, diced; 1/2 large ripe but firm mango, diced; 1 ripe but firm avocado, diced; 1 Persian cucumber, diced; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, deseeded and finely minced; 1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Gefen Toasted Sesame Oil; 1 tablespoon Tonnelli Avocado Oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Gefen Sesame Seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Haddar Kosher Salt; 4 sheets rice paper, each cut into 8 triangles (see note); 1 egg white; black sesame seeds; oil, such as Tonnelli Avocado Oil, for frying; sesame leaves; seaweed caviar

A Fresh Shavuos Starter: Crispy Tuna Ceviche Cups

Vera Newman

Ep. 2

May 14, 2026

Ingredients

Preserved-Lemon Tuna Ceviche

3/4 to 1 pound fresh tuna, diced
1/2 large ripe but firm mango, diced
1 ripe but firm avocado, diced
1 Persian cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, deseeded and finely minced
1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Gefen Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Tonnelli Avocado Oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Gefen Sesame Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Haddar Kosher Salt

Black Sesame Crusted Rice Paper Crisps

4 sheets rice paper, each cut into 8 triangles (see note)
1 egg white
black sesame seeds
oil, such as Tonnelli Avocado Oil, for frying

For Serving

sesame leaves
seaweed caviar
black sesame seeds

Directions

Brush each rice paper triangle lightly with egg-wash and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry rice paper triangles, one at a time, for two to three seconds; immediately after it curls, remove from oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix until well combined; taste, adjust seasoning if necessary.

When ready to serve, arrange five to six sesame leaves on a long platter.
Spoon some of the tuna ceviche over each leaf; top with about a teaspoon of seaweed caviar, if using.
Top each one with a sesame crusted rice paper crisp. Serve the rest on the side. Serve immediately.

Notes:
I prefer using kitchen shears to cut the ripe paper rounds, but you may use a knife on a clean dry cutting board, if desired. Triangles don't have to be perfect as they take their own shape once they shrivel in the oil.

Black sesame crusted rice paper crisps can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days.

Ingredients

Preserved-Lemon Tuna Ceviche

3/4 to 1 pound fresh tuna, diced
1/2 large ripe but firm mango, diced
1 ripe but firm avocado, diced
1 Persian cucumber, diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, deseeded and finely minced
1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Gefen Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Tonnelli Avocado Oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Gefen Sesame Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Haddar Kosher Salt

Black Sesame Crusted Rice Paper Crisps

4 sheets rice paper, each cut into 8 triangles (see note)
1 egg white
black sesame seeds
oil, such as Tonnelli Avocado Oil, for frying

For Serving

sesame leaves
seaweed caviar
black sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1 - Prepare the Rice Paper Crisps

Brush each rice paper triangle lightly with egg-wash and sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry rice paper triangles, one at a time, for two to three seconds; immediately after it curls, remove from oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 2 - Prepare the Ceviche

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix until well combined; taste, adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 3 - To Assemble

When ready to serve, arrange five to six sesame leaves on a long platter.
Spoon some of the tuna ceviche over each leaf; top with about a teaspoon of seaweed caviar, if using.
Top each one with a sesame crusted rice paper crisp. Serve the rest on the side. Serve immediately.

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