Sesame Seared Tuna with Ginger-Carrot Dipping Sauce

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

mirin

2 tsp

white miso

2 tsp

grated fresh ginger

1/3 cup

carrot juice

2 tbsp

fresh orange juice

2 tsp

low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp

plus 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

1/8 tsp

red-pepper flakes

1/4 tsp

sesame oil

scallion, green part only, thinly sliced

3 tbsp

unhulled white sesame seeds

1 tbsp

unhulled black sesame seeds

1 lb

sushi-grade yellowfin tuna, cut into 4-ounce rectangular pieces

1 tbsp

safflower oil