Ahi Tuna Sliders

It seems that sliders are becoming a big deal on menus these days. I'm not sure if it's the allure of miniature foods, or the ability to call a burger an appetizer and eat multiple ones that's the real appeal.  My favorite are the tuna sliders and what I do know is that making them at home is almost as easy as placing an order in a restaurant. 

Roughly cube the ahi before pulsing in the food processor.  This ensures that the tuna evenly distributes and chops.  A couple of quick pulses should do it.  You definitely don't want to turn on the food processor and let it go to town on the tuna. 

Add the good stuff.  You could substitute any seasonings at this point,  I'm thinking that adding cumin, green chile and garlic and salt would make some pretty phenomenal sliders as well.

I like them with sriracha, but you could also top with lettuce, asian cucumber slaw or whatever it is you like to top your burgers with.  Easy peasy meal...I prep the tuna the night before and let it marinate all day.  When I get home from work, I start the potatoes in the oven and when they are almost done, throw the sliders on to cook.   

Ahi Tuna Sliders

1 lb ahi tuna steaks minced

2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp of grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 green onion sliced

slider buns

sriracha for topping (optional)

1. Mix the marinade ingredients together and stir into the minced tuna.  Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

2. Shape into patties

3. Heat grill pan to medium high.  Toast buns, remove and set aside.
4. Cook slider patties in grill pan for 2-3 mins, flip, cook 2-3 mins on 2nd side. 
5. Serve with sriracha and oven baked fries