Since it will not be cooked, purchase sushi-grade tuna from your local fish market. It should be firm, shiny, plump, and bright red with no fishy odor. Keep the tuna mixture well chilled, and assemble the appetizers just before serving. The tuna can also be seared, if you prefer: Cook the whole fillet in a pan over high heat for 1 minute on each side; cool and cut into 1/4-inch cubes. If you're a fan of wasabi, substitute wasabi paste for the horseradish.
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine first 8 ingredients, tossing to coat; cover and chill. Combine yogurt, juice, and horseradish, stirring well. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons tuna mixture into each endive leaf. Drizzle each filled leaf with about 1/2 teaspoon yogurt mixture. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chives, if desired.
Step 2
Wine note: The big-flavored meatiness of the tuna combined with the pizzazz of the capers and lime juice require a wine that is equally dramatic. My choice: Alsatian gewürztraminer. Bold, spicy, and aromatic, gewürztraminer also has a rich, almost lanolin-like texture that's superb with meaty fish. Try Domaine Weinbach Gewürztraminer 2002 (Alsace, France), $ Powerful yet elegant litchi, spice, rose petal, and ginger aromas and flavors are followed by a texture that's silky and soft. -KM
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