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Beef Tataki

Beef Tataki: Elevate Your Dinner with Simple Japanese Elegance

Experience the art of Beef Tataki, an elegant Japanese appetizer that combines tender beef with zesty dressing.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 300 grams Beef Tenderloin Aim for a piece around 13-15 cm long.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil will work well.
  • 1 teaspoon Cooking Salt Use kosher salt for best results.
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Sake Or substitute with white wine.
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin If unavailable, mix sugar and rice vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese Soy Sauce Essential for umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Yuzu or Citrus Juice Substitute with equal parts lime and lemon juice.
For the Garlic Oil (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Grapeseed Oil Can use light olive oil.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Optional but recommended.
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Crispy Potato Straws or Fried Shallots Choose fried shallots for convenience.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Can be omitted if desired.

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Wire Rack
  • Baking Sheet
  • sharp knife
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 130°C (275°F). Rub the beef with vegetable oil and kosher salt, then place it on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  2. Roast the beef in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 41°C (105°F).
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and sear the beef on each side for about 10 seconds.
  4. Allow the seared beef to cool for 30 minutes before wrapping in plastic wrap and refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
  5. Slice the chilled beef thinly into 3-5 mm sections using a sharp knife.
  6. Simmer cooking sake and mirin in a small saucepan for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add rice vinegar, soy sauce, and yuzu.
  7. To make garlic oil, simmer grapeseed oil with crushed garlic on low heat for 5 minutes, then strain.
  8. Arrange the sliced beef on a plate, drizzle with dressing and garlic oil, then sprinkle with garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the beef to chill makes slicing easier and enhances flavors. Serve immediately for best results.

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