Recipe Submission for Velvet Taco • National Taco Day / Weekly Taco Feature
Original Recipe Concept

W.T.F.

Wacky Taco Fusion
Fresh. Crunchy. Unexpected.

Inspired by a refreshing ahi tuna tower, Wacky Taco Fusion transforms sushi-grade ahi into a vibrant double-shell taco. A crispy sesame shell sits inside a warm flour tortilla and is loaded with ahi tuna, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, sweet honeydew, mint, jalapeño, miso ginger dressing, crispy wontons and sesame.

Wacky Taco Fusion

Yield: 4 tacos

Double Shell

  • 4 small flour tortillas
  • 4 crispy sesame taco shells

Ahi Tuna

  • 12 oz sushi-grade ahi tuna, finely diced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Gently mix and refrigerate until ready to assemble.

Fresh Fusion Filling

  • 1 ripe avocado, finely diced
  • 1 cup English cucumber, finely diced
  • 1 cup honeydew melon, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp green onion, thinly sliced
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Pinch of sea salt

Gently toss together, keeping the avocado intact.

House Miso Ginger Dressing

  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1–2 tbsp water, to thin

Whisk until smooth and pourable.

Garnishes

  • Black sesame seeds
  • White sesame seeds
  • Crispy wonton strips
  • Fresh mint
  • Micro cilantro or microgreens
  • Lime wedges

Assembly

  1. Warm the flour tortillas until soft and pliable.
  2. Place one crispy sesame shell inside each warm tortilla to create the double-shell taco.
  3. Spoon the avocado, cucumber, honeydew, jalapeño and mint mixture into the crispy shell.
  4. Top generously with the finely diced ahi tuna.
  5. Drizzle with the house miso ginger dressing.
  6. Finish with crispy wonton strips, black and white sesame seeds, fresh mint and microgreens.
  7. Serve immediately with a fresh lime wedge.

Flavor Profile

Fresh
Cucumber • Mint • Lime
Sweet
Honeydew
Creamy
Avocado
Rich
Ahi Tuna
Crunchy
Double Shell • Wontons
Savory
Miso Ginger
Bright
Sesame • Citrus
Heat
Jalapeño

Why It Works for Velvet Taco

Warning: This W.T.F. is seriously addictive.