Chimayo Chile Crusted Ahi Tuna With Soba Noodle Cucumber Recipe

• 1/3 c. Chimayo chile pwdr Or possibly Ancho, Pasilla, etc. powders
• 1/3 c. Freshly-grnd cumin
• 1/3 c. Freshly-grnd fennel
• 12 ounce Center-cut Ahi tuna loin, (must be block Shaped) CILANTRO HONEY VINAIGRETTE ===
• 2 sm Serrano chiles
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Honey
• 1/2 c. Cilantro leaves
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 3/4 c. Canola oil Salt, to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c. Chile pwdr
• 1 Tbsp. Cumin
• 3/4 c. Oil SOBA NOODLE CUCUMBER SALAD ===
• 1 x Seedless cucumber, peeled, julienned
• 1/4 lb Soba noodles, blanched, refreshed
• 2 Tbsp. Finely-sliced scallions, green only Salt, to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper, to taste
• 1 box Daikon sprouts, for garnish

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