Tataki blocks are the skilled cuts of Tuna fish. It looks like a square block. The meat is bright red in its raw state but when cooked turns light brown to greyish-tan, It has a firm texture, and contains the valued Omega 3 oil. This yellowfin tuna is caught by longline vessels in the Pacific Ocean, a dolphin-safe fishing method. It is a popular replacement for the endangered Bluefin tuna
Yellowfin is excellent raw, but for grilling and broiling its needs to be cut into thin slices.
Yellowfin is also served raw as sashimi and in sushi.
Try this tuna with a marination of balsamic vinegar, a little oil, and some brown sugar for an hour or two before grilling.
