Beef Carpaccio with Capers, Parsley and Truffle Oil
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Beef Carpaccio with Capers, Parsley and Truffle Oil
Description
Beef Carpaccio with Capers, Parsley and Truffle Oil features fresh mid-loin beef tenderloin that is carefully prepared by freezing it into a compact cylinder shape for easier thin slicing. The meat is sliced on the thinnest setting possible to yield very delicate, translucent slices that are arranged evenly on a plate. The carpaccio is then accented with minced capers in vinegar and finely chopped continental parsley, adding bright and tangy flavors that balance the natural richness of the beef. Sea salt or truffle salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper enhance the overall taste. The freezing method and precise slicing create a velvety texture, while the raw preparation keeps the flavor clean and tender. This dish is intended to be served cold, highlighting its freshness and simplicity. The combination of capers and parsley adds zesty and herbal notes, while the optional truffle oil or salt introduces an earthy, luxurious touch to the presentation.
Ingredients
- 400 grams beef tenderloin ask your butcher for mid-loin as the tail will be too small and the head will be too sinewy and large
- 1 purple onion small
- 3-4 tablespoons capers in vinegar
- 1/2 parsley continental, bunch
- sea salt or truffle salt, flakes
- black pepper in grinder
Instructions
Freezing the meat:
- Lay the beef on your chopping board and if need be cut the ends until they are symmetrical and flat.
- Take the piece of beef tenderloin and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap lengthwise.
- Take the excess plastic on the ends and twist until the meat is tightly squeezed from all sides.
- Push and shape the meat in the plastic until it is as cylindrical as possible with two flat ends.
- On a small plate, stand the wrapped meat on one flat end and press another small plate on the other flat end, try to keep the meat as upright as possible.
- Place the meat and plates in the freezer overnight.
Slicing the meat:
- Remove it from the freezer and unwrap it.
- Carefully slice the meat on your slicer on the thinnest setting but where you are still getting whole slices off it.
- Arrange the slices on a large plate and press until even.
- Wrap each plate tightly in glad wrap and refrigerate until serving.
- If you don’t have a slicer you can ask your butcher to slice it and lay the slices out on paper in layers for you. They may ask you to freeze it or they may do it for you. If you are not time-pressed, you may also consider buying a meat slicer.
Alternative Method
- If you don’t have a slicer or worse yet a friendship with your butcher, firstly I would highly recommend you get one, the friendship with the butcher that is. In the mean time you can use the following method, although unless you are very handy with a knife and you keep your knives very sharp your results may not be as uniform and you may become very frustrated.
- Place the piece of tenderloin into the freezer for 2 hours. Unlike in the slicer method you only want the meat to be firm from the freezer, not frozen hard.
- Place the beef meat on your cutting board and with a very sharp carving knife slice the beef as thinly as possible.
- Place the slices onto the plate and press with your fingertips to even out any thick spots and make it all evenly thin.
- Wrap each plate tightly in glad wrap and refrigerate until serving.
Serving:
- Sprinkle some of the diced onion and parsley over the meat.
- Arrange a few capers around the meat.
- Drizzle a little of the caper vinegar around.
- Drizzle a little of the truffle oil around.
- Season liberally with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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