Grilled Sesame Bagel with Seared Tuna, Daikon Sprouts and Wasabi Cream Cheese
Daikon sprouts, which can be found at most Asian markets, add some spice to this sandwich.
| 1 | pound tuna loin, yellowfin or other inpeccably fresh tuna |
| 1 | tablespoon sesame oil |
| salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
| 1/4 | cup wasabi powder |
| 1/4 | cup water |
| 8 | ounces Panera Bread plain cream cheese, softened |
| 6 | Panera Bread Sesame bagels, halved, buttered and grilled |
| 1 | cup daikon sprouts, loosely packed |
| 2 | tablespoons pickled ginger |
For the tuna, heat a large sauté pan over high heat to just before smoking. Rub the tuna with sesame oil and season well with salt and pepper. Sear all sides for 1 minute per side. Cut into thin slices against the grain.
For the wasabi cream cheese, in a medium bowl, make a paste with the wasabi and water. Blend evenly with the cream cheese. Spread over the grilled bagel halves and top with tuna and daikon sprouts. Garnish with pickled ginger.
makes 6 servings
From The Panera Bread Cookbook: Breadmaking Essentials and Recipes from America's Favorite Bakery-Cafe by the Panera Bread Team. Recipes by Ward Bradshaw and Joel Cammett. Copyright © 2004 by Panera Bread.