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Beef Tataki au Poivre
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Beef Tataki au Poivre

45 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€€
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Ingredients

2 people
  • beef tenderloin (trimmed, at room temperature)Meat400 g
  • black peppercorns (coarsely cracked)Spices20 g
  • neutral oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy30 g
  • garlic (cloves, crushed)Produce2 pieces
  • thyme (sprigs)Produce3 pieces
  • soy saucePantry60 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry30 ml
  • sesame oilPantry10 ml
  • ginger (grated)Produce15 g
  • spring onion (thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • saltSpices5 g
  • potatoes (cut into fries)Produce600 g

per serving

Nutrition

761kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
39 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep fryer
  • Tongs
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Crack the peppercorns

    • Crush the black peppercorns coarsely in a mortar or under a pan.
    • Spread the cracked pepper on a plate.
    Step 1
  2. Coat the beef

    • Season the beef tenderloin with salt.
    • Roll the beef in the cracked pepper until fully coated on all sides.
    Step 2
  3. Sear the beef

    • Heat the neutral oil in a frying pan over high heat.
    • Sear the beef on all sides until a dark crust forms.
    • Add the butter, crushed garlic and thyme, and baste the beef with the foaming butter.
    Step 3
  4. Rest and chill

    • Transfer the beef to a plate and let it rest.
    • Chill it in the fridge so the centre stays rare and firm for slicing.
    Step 4
  5. Make the ponzu-style dressing

    • Mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and grated ginger in a bowl.
    • Stir in the sliced spring onion.
    Step 5
  6. Fry the fries

    • Heat the oil in a deep fryer.
    • Fry the potatoes until golden and crisp, then drain and season with salt.
    Step 6
  7. Slice and serve

    • Slice the chilled beef thinly against the grain.
    • Arrange the slices on a plate, spoon over the dressing and serve with the fries.
    Step 7