Steak Tartare (Tartara di Manzo)
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1 pound very fresh beef tenderloin, finely chopped, see note
4 very fresh egg yolks, see note
2 lemons
2 large eggs, hard-boiled and finely chopped
1/2 cup minced white onion
1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup salt-packed capers, rinsed, soaked in cold water for 10 minutes,
then rinsed again
12 anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Dijon mustard
Form beef into four 4-ounce rounds, about 1-inch thick. Place in the center
of four cold plates. Using the back of a spoon, create an indentation in
the center of each round; place egg yolks into indentations.
Cut lemons to create 20 round slices; surround beef with slices. Atop each
lemon slice, spoon chopped egg, onion, parsley, capers and anchovy. Serve
immediately, letting guests mix tartare ingredients, and season with salt,
pepper and Dijon, as desired.
Note: We suggest taking caution when eating raw meat and raw or
lightly-cooked eggs, due to the slight risk of food-borne illness. To
reduce risk, use only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean grade A or AA
eggs with intact shells; avoid contact between yolks or whites and the
shell. Use only very fresh, properly refrigerated meat from a reliable
market.
From: La Cucina Italiana Magazine
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