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Tuna- and Potato-Stuffed Ancho Chiles

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

3

cups water

9

ounces piloncillo

1

cup distilled white vinegar

1

2-inch piece canela or cinnamon

1

/4 teaspoon salt

6

large ancho chiles

1

pound red-skinned potatoes

1

pound 1-inch-thick ahi tuna steaks

1

/2 cup olive oil

1

/4 cup chopped white onion

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2

tablespoons whipping cream

2

tablespoons mayonnaise

1

tablespoon fresh lime juice

2

tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1

tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

4

ounces mixed baby greens

1

large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 12 slices

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 3 cups water and piloncillo to boil in medium saucepan. Add white vinegar, canela, and salt; simmer until piloncillo has dissolved, stirring often, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add chiles and soak until softened, occasionally pressing to submerge, about 1 hour; drain. Pat chiles dry; slit lengthwise and remove seeds.

    Step 2

    Cook red-skinned potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until skewer easily pierces centers, about 35 minutes. Drain. Cool, peel, and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

    Step 3

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Season tuna with salt. Grill until light brown at edges but pink in center, about 3 minutes per side. Cut tuna into 1-inch cubes. Whisk together 1/4 cup oil and next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Fold in potatoes and tuna. Season with salt. Fill chiles with tuna-potato mixture.

    Step 4

    Whisk remaining 1/4 cup oil, apple cider vinegar, and cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt. In large bowl, toss greens with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Top with chiles and avocado slices; drizzle with some of remaining vinaigrette.