4oz.Fresh Pacific big eye tuna or yellowtail

1 each Yukon potato (peeled & diced brunoise style)

2 oz Celery stalks (remove leaves)

2 Tbsp. Maui onion or sweet onion (diced brunoise)

1 Tbsp. Fresh shallot (minced fine)

2 each Garlic glove (minced fine)

½ oz Olive oil

¼ tsp. (Approximately 1/4 tsp.)  of fish bouillon powder

1 tsp. Lee & Perrin sauce

1 each  Juice of Lemon

3 oz. Mayonnaise

4 each Fresh kumquats (skin only - no white, cut fine Julienne)

1 each Fresh sprig lemon thyme (Finely mince 1, reserve 1 for garnishing)

1 box Phyllo sheets

6 each Fresh mint leaves

½ oz.Cajun spice

1/8 tsp.Dill

Pinch of Chili pepper flakes

To Taste Salt & Pepper

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

1. Block of Ahi loin and dust in Cajun spice on all four sides.  Sear on hot skillet with a little olive oil until outside surface area is caramelized, leaving inside loin raw.  Dice into ¼ inch cubes and reserve.        

2. Sauté onions, bell peppers, celery and potatoes with minced garlic and shallots.  Pull from heat when ingredients become transparent or half-cooked.

RE: VOLCANIC AHI with TROPICAL FRUIT RELISH

3. Fold in with seared cubed Ahi and season with salt and white pepper, fish bouillon powder.  Add juice of one lemon, Lee & Perrin sauce, fine herbs, chili pepper and mix with mayonnaise.  Finish with kumquat skin that has been julienne.  Adjust seasoning if desired.

4. Lay out Phyllo dough sheets one at a time brushing each sheet with

Clarified butter between layers.  Do three layers.  Add approximately 1 ½ oz of mixture and fold into triangular shape. Top with gold leaf.

5. Bake at 375° for approximately 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Serve with Tropical Relish and garnish plate with Somen Flower and fresh strawberry rose with sprig of fresh mint.

TROPICAL FRUIT RELISH

INGREDIENTS:

1/8 each  Maui Pineapple

1/2 each  Fresh Hayden Mango

3 each  Fresh Lychee or Rambutan

1/2 each Fresh Papaya

1 each Hawaiian Chili Pepper or Habanero Pepper (skin only)

1 each Mountain Apple or Ruby Red Dragon or Bosc Pear

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

Dice all ingredients and fold in finely minced Chili Pepper (optional).  Arrange on plate with Volcanic Ahi.  All fruits may be substituted with local fruits in season.   Serves two.