Grilled Tuna with California Golden Raisin Chutney (Muchee Kismis)

AuthorCalifornia Raisins
RatingDifficultyBeginner
Yields6 Servings
Ingredients
 1 cup sugar
 ½ cup water
 ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
 1 ½ tsp ground red pepper
 ¼ tsp ground turmeric
 ¼ tsp ground cloves
 1 piece (2-inch) cinnamon stick
 1 ½ cups California golden raisins
 12 or 14 black peppercorns
 1 piece (1-inch) julienne fresh gingerroot
 6 boneless, skinless tuna fillets (6 ounces each)
Procedure
1

In 1-quart nonreactive saucepan, bring sugar, water and vinegar to boil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon stick, peppercorns and ginger. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 minutes to blend flavors. Add raisins and continue cooking on low 8 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and set aside.

2

Preheat grill or broiler. Grill or broil tuna fillets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (145°F). Transfer tuna to serving platter; spoon about 1/4 cup chutney over each fillet. Serve immediately.

Category, Cooking Method

Ingredients

Ingredients
 1 cup sugar
 ½ cup water
 ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
 1 ½ tsp ground red pepper
 ¼ tsp ground turmeric
 ¼ tsp ground cloves
 1 piece (2-inch) cinnamon stick
 1 ½ cups California golden raisins
 12 or 14 black peppercorns
 1 piece (1-inch) julienne fresh gingerroot
 6 boneless, skinless tuna fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

Procedure
1

In 1-quart nonreactive saucepan, bring sugar, water and vinegar to boil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon stick, peppercorns and ginger. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 minutes to blend flavors. Add raisins and continue cooking on low 8 to 10 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and set aside.

2

Preheat grill or broiler. Grill or broil tuna fillets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (145°F). Transfer tuna to serving platter; spoon about 1/4 cup chutney over each fillet. Serve immediately.

Notes

Grilled Tuna with California Golden Raisin Chutney (Muchee Kismis)