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Steak tartare with frites

  • 2
  • 1 hour 45 minutes plus 1 hour soaking time
5.00

This classic dish is perfect for a treat dinner or a special occasion such as Valentine’s Day. Beef fillet is finely chopped and mixed with a combination of piquant seasonings such as capers, cornichons, shallots and mustard, which adds acidity to the meat. A raw Freshlay Farms Golden Yolker® egg yolk is essential to the texture of the dish; mix it in with the beef and enjoy with frites or fresh toast. 

Ingredients

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Tartare

Frites

Method

1

Prepare the frites: Soak the sliced potatoes in 1 litre cold water for 1 hour, then drain them and dry thoroughly

2

Heat oil to 150°C and fry in batches for 5–6 minutes until cooked but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels

  • 750ml of vegetable oil, for frying
3

Increase the oil temperature to 190°C and fry again until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt

4

In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan, garlic, and parsley

5

While the frites are still hot, toss them in the mixture until evenly coated

6

Meanwhile, make the steak tartar. In a bowl, mix beef, mustard, capers, cornichons, shallot, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Season with salt and pepper to taste

7

Shape into two portions and place on plates

8

To serve, carefully place an egg yolk on top of each tartare portion. Serve immediately with frites on the side

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