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    The Instinct
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    The Instinct

    Seared tuna on wonton crisp with wasabi avocado & tobiko

    Trusting your gut in a world of data — the Topalian way

    Why this bite? In a data-driven world, Greg always trusted his gut. Seared tuna — raw at its core, precisely executed — captures that sharp, intuitive decision-making.

    The Story

    In an industry increasingly driven by algorithms and analytics, Greg Topalian always trusted something more primal: instinct. He could read a room, sense a trend before it crested, and make bold bets on ideas others hadn't yet recognized. This seared tuna bite — raw at its core, precisely executed, and finished with a kick of wasabi — embodies the sharp, intuitive decision-making that set him apart.

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    Prep: 20 minYield: 12 pieces

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz sushi-grade tuna
    • Wonton wrappers
    • 1 avocado
    • Wasabi paste
    • Tobiko (flying fish roe)
    • Soy glaze

    Preparation

    1. 1.Cut wonton wrappers into rounds and bake until golden and crisp.
    2. 2.Sear tuna briefly on each side, slice thin.
    3. 3.Mash avocado with wasabi to taste.
    4. 4.Layer avocado on wonton, top with tuna, tobiko, and a drizzle of soy glaze.