- Tuna:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- 1 pound ahi tuna
- Sopes:
- 2 cups masa corn flour
- 1 1/4 cups water, or as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Tomatillo Sauce:
- 1 cup tomatillos, husked
- 1 onion, halved
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- Pico de Gallo:
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 (12 ounce) package queso fresco, crumbled
- Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup salt together in a bowl.
- Score ahi tuna skin with a sharp knife; rub with brown sugar and salt mixture.
- Smoke tuna until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 degrees F to 155 degrees F (60 degrees C to 68 degrees C), about 1 hour.
- Mix masa corn flour and water together in a bowl until a slightly sticky dough forms. Divide dough into large balls.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Flatten balls of masa to 1/4-inch thickness and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cool sopes on a wire rack.
- Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place tomatillos, half the onion, and 1 jalapeno pepper on the grill; cook until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender; blend into a smooth sauce. Season with salt.
- Dice remaining onion and jalapeno. Mix with tomatoes, avocados, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with lime juice and salt.
- Place cooked sopes on serving plates. Top with smoked tuna, tomatillo sauce, and avocado mixture. Garnish with shredded cabbage and queso fresco.
05/05/2018
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