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Beef tataki

Beef Tataki: A Quick and Elegant Japanese Delight

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Discover how to make delicious Beef Tataki, a quick and elegant dish with tender, rare beef and zesty citrus dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 250 g Beef Tenderloin or swap for sirloin steak (300g) for a budget-friendly choice
  • 0.5 tbsp Vegetable Oil neutral oil like grapeseed or canola
  • 0.25 tsp Cooking Salt kosher salt can be substituted
For the Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Sake or omit for a non-alcoholic version
  • 2 tsp Mirin can substitute with honey and water
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1.5 tbsp Japanese Soy Sauce light soy sauce works best
  • 1 tbsp Yuzu mix lemon and lime juice if unavailable
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Garlic Oil optional, can use sesame oil as substitute
  • Crispy Potato Straws or Fried Shallots choose either for crunch
  • 1 Green Onion finely sliced, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • cast iron skillet
  • Wire Rack
  • Baking Tray
  • small saucepan
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 130°C / 275°F and rub the beef tenderloin with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a wire rack over a baking tray.
  2. Roast the beef for 18-20 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 41°C / 105°F.
  3. Sear the beef in a hot cast iron skillet for about 10 seconds on each side for a flavorful crust.
  4. Cool the beef at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate wrapped in plastic for at least 2 hours.
  5. Prepare the dressing by simmering cooking sake and mirin, then mix in rice vinegar, soy sauce, and yuzu after cooling.
  6. Make garlic oil by simmering minced garlic in oil for 5 minutes, then strain out garlic chips.
  7. Thinly slice the beef and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with dressing and garlic oil, then garnish with crispy toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Select high-quality beef for the best flavor, slice thinly with a sharp knife, and ensure dressing is ample for flavor enhancement.

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