Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Atún y Chile Guajillo)

Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Tuná y Chile Guajillo), a quick delicious appetizer that’s wonderfully refreshing! Serve with homemade tortilla chips or store bought.

Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Tuná y Chile Guajillo) with homemade tortilla chips served on a white platter.

Ahi Tuna Tartare (Tártare de Atún y Chile Guajillo) is a simple yet elegant appetizer that is great to serve anytime. It is most commonly serve with Asian spices and ingredients but here I have used Rick Bayless’s Red Chile-Tuna Tartare recipe to inspire this Ahi Tuna Tartare made with mexican condiments for a little bit of a change on the classic version. Hence, Ahi Tuna Tartare a la Mexicali!

Wonderfully enough I always have plenty of excuses and valid reasons to have Ahi Tuna Tartare. Whether I’m just simply in the mood and selfishly make it for myself. In which case I will make it as a snack. Or having a few friends over for a little bit of a lavish meal and serve it as an appetizer, Ahi Tuna Tartare is always welcomed in my home. The best thing about making this appetizer is, it’s so simple and quick to make. You can pre-prepare this dish or prepare it pretty much right before your guests arrive. You know, assuming you are not being selfish like I can be with it and actually share it with your loved ones!

I serve my Ahi Tuna Tartare on homemade tortilla chips which truthfully are so easy to make. Just cut tortilla wraps into quarters and fry in a skillet or pop into your broiler for a few minutes until golden brown and crispy.

So whether you make this Ahi Tuna Tartare for your next gathering with friends or selfishly for yourself, do it! Make it! Go out and make this quick, simple delicious Mexican appetizer and and enjoy!

Note: The dry guajillo peppers used in this recipe can be found either in the International aisle under the “Mexican” products section in your local supermarket or can be ordered online.

Here’s to another awesome Mexican Appetizer!

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