Anonymous Fri Oct 07 11:57:16 2005

Wasabi Vinaigrette

Seared Tuna

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS

6 fried wonton baskets

6 (1-oz.) bunches mixed greens

6 pickled ginger roses

TO SERVE

Place marinated vegetable portion between 6 o\'clock and 10 o\'clock positions on plate, 1 in. from edge. Place wonton basket near center of plate. Dip greens bunch into vinaigrette, drain excess and place in basket. Fan 2 to 3 slices of mango between 3 o\'clock and 5 o\'clock positions; garnish center of slices with ginger rose. Slice tuna roll into 2 to 3 slices; fan over marinated vegetables. Top with 1 oz. vinaigrette.

NOTES

Season: Spring, Summer

Food cost: Moderate

Wine: Gewurztraminer or other spicy, full-bodied white wine.

History: Combines Pacific Rim and Hawaiian influences.

Special Ingredients: sweet chili sauce, pickled ginger, wonton baskets.