Thai-Style Beef Tartare, Lightly Seared

Name: Thai-Style Beef Tartare, Lightly Seared
Yield: Serves 3 servings
Ingredients: For the marinades:; 1 1/3 lbs tender beef (such as for fondue) (about 600 grams); 1/2 stalk lemongrass; 1/2 inch fresh ginger (about 1 cm); 1 shallot; 1 red chili pepper; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15 ml); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (15 ml); 1 kaffir lime leaf, or zest of combava, or lime zest; For seasoning the tartare:; 1 lime; 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15 ml); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (15 ml); 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (15 ml); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (15 ml); Chives, mint, and cilantro, finely chopped; Salt and pepper

Kim_Cooking @lesplaisirs_2_kim

I love tartare, but for Thai-style beef tartare, I prefer it lightly seared—searing the meat over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes lets the spices fully develop their flavors...😋

Kim_Cooking @lesplaisirs_2_kim

I love tartare, but for Thai-style beef tartare, I prefer it lightly seared—searing the meat over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes lets the spices fully develop their flavors...😋

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Ingredients

Serves 3 servings

For the marinades:
1 1/3 lbstender beef (such as for fondue) (about 600 grams)
1/2 stalklemongrass
1/2 inchfresh ginger (about 1 cm)
1shallot
1red chili pepper
1 tablespoonsesame oil (15 ml)
1 tablespoonoyster sauce (15 ml)
1kaffir lime leaf, or zest of combava, or lime zest
For seasoning the tartare:
1lime
1 tablespoonsesame oil (15 ml)
1 tablespoonoyster sauce (15 ml)
1 tablespoonmayonnaise (15 ml)
1 tablespoontoasted sesame seeds (15 ml)
Chives, mint, and cilantro, finely chopped
Salt and pepper

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Steps

1

Crush or blend the ginger, lemongrass, shallot, kaffir lime leaf or combava zest (note: combava is very strong in flavor) or lime zest to make a paste. Mix with the sesame oil and oyster sauce, then marinate the beef in this mixture for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2

Sear the beef over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, depending on your preference. Chop the beef with a knife, add the chopped fresh herbs, mayonnaise, oyster sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil. Mix well and chill.
3

Before serving, shape the tartare using a ring mold, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, red chili, a slice of lime, and fresh herbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.