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How to make vegan tuna with fruit?

By Eloísa Carmona - 2022-07-25T10:47:08Z
Did you know that you don't even have to be completely vegan to enjoy the benefits of this type of diet? A plant-based diet is optimal for a long and healthy life, according to a Harvard expert.The nutrition expert, Walter Willet, stated in an interview that it is not necessary to be 100 percent vegan if you follow a diet that is mostly plant-based, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and whole grains; this way you could reduce the chances of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality.Moreover, giving meatless options a chance will open up an unexpected perspective on vegan food, and you will find that it also has delights in both flavor and texture. In our Te Cuida section, we have many vegan recipes for you, but here we share one more for when you want to try something new.How to make vegan tuna with fruit?This vegan tuna recipe is oriental-style, requiring only five ingredients and involves marinating fruit and then baking it to achieve the flavor and texture of “seared” tuna. The ingredients you need are as follows:1 watermelon, sliced thin1 tablespoon sesame oil5 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons neutral oil (for example, canola)1 sheet of noriFor this vegan tuna recipe from Foody Popz, you need to take your time, as the first thing you have to do is marinate the watermelon for 3 to 5 hours with the soy sauce, sesame oil, neutral oil, and chopped nori sheet. Mix everything well with your hands and let the watermelon rest for that time.Once the watermelon is well-marinated, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 180 °C for one hour. This step will change the texture of the watermelon, making it feel more fibrous, like tuna.After baking, you can crust it with sesame seeds; just dip the watermelon slices in the leftover marinade and then in a mixture of white and black sesame seeds. This vegan tuna is ideal for a poke bowl or for making sushi.