Ingredients

• 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
• 3 tablespoons Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk (available in cans)
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh tuna, cut into broad slices about 1/4-inch thick, sashimi grade
• 1/2 purple onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons minced scallions
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Place the jalapeno, ginger, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice and coconut milk in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, toss the mixture with the tuna slices. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Divide among 8 plates and serve immedi