Edible Vancouver Island May/June 2023

Women owned artisan bakery specializing in slow fermented, small batch sourdough bread and pastries using organic Canadian flour. Wholesale and retail.

Nothing complicated, nothing fancy. Just tried and tested farmer-friendly beers, from our family to yours. Visit our family and pet friendly seasonal picnic patio.

250.898.3304 www.honeygrovebakery.ca #4, 2441 Cousins Ave, Courtenay, BC

2046 Boxwood Road Nanaimo, BC www.longwoodbeer.com

When you join Skipper Otto, members have access to wild, 100% traceable seafood that’s caught by independent Canadian fishing families. Learn more!

INGREDIENTS 1 lb tuna loin 4–6 tbsp sesame seeds (not toasted) 2 tbsp oil (canola) salt & pepper DRESSING 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp liquid honey ½ tbsp of grated ginger 2 tbsp mirin ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar ½ tbsp lime 1 green onion, sliced Seared Albacore Tuna

METHOD 1. Slice the tuna in half. Put sesame seeds on a plate, roll the tuna pieces in seeds to cover. 2. Place a frying pan on a med–high heat & add the oil. 3. Place the fish in the hot pan, laying the fish down away from you using tongs. Do not crowd the pan. 4. Sear each side for 20–30 seconds. The seeds will turn golden brown when ready. Rest tuna for 5 minutes. 5. Slice into rounds, with a sharp knife. 6. Plate the tuna, top with dressing, and sprinkle with green onion.

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