Kona Ahi Tuna Sandwich Plate Kona Cafe Polynesian Village Resort

Serves: 4

Kona Ahi Tuna Sandwich Ingredients

4 each 5-ounce Ahi Tuna Loin
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
4 each Hawaiian Brioche Rolls
½ Cup Lemon Sesame Aioli
4 each Tomato Slices
4 each Leaf Lettuce
Kim Chi Slaw

Method of Preparation

  1. Season tuna loin with salt and pepper, sear on griddle to requested temperature.

  2. Toast Brioche roll.

  3. To assemble: spread lemon sesame aioli on both sides of roll, place tuna on roll. Top with Kim Chi Slaw, lettuce and tomato.

  4. Serve with Sweet Potato Fries.

Lemon Sesame Aioli Ingredients

½ Cup Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
½ Teaspoon Sesame Oil
Salt, to taste

Method of Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Kona Kimchi Style Slaw Ingredients

For Vinaigrette:
1 each Lime, juiced
2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce (available in Asian markets)
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Garlic, chopped
1 Teaspoon Ginger, chopped
½ Cup Canola Oil

For Slaw:
1 Pound Napa Cabbage/Bok Choy mixed
¼ Cup Shredded Carrots
¼ Cup Shredded Red Cabbage

Method of Preparation

  1. For the vinaigrette, combine all 8 ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with a mixer.

  2. For slaw, mix all 3 ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

  3. Combine slaw and vinaigrette.