Beef Tataki with Strawberries and Cherry Tomatoes
If you’re looking for a recipe that will impress your guests without taking hours to prepare, look no further! This beef tataki is fresh, light, and full of flavor. The strawberries, cherry tomatoes, basil, and ginger vinaigrette complement the perfectly seared beef with just the right amount of freshness.
It’s the perfect dish for a summer dinner party, served with a nice glass of white wine and some toasted bread to soak up every last drop of the dressing. It’s simple, elegant, and so good!
- Servings: 2 to 4
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 2 minutes
Good to know
The secret to good tataki is searing the beef quickly over high heat to brown the outside well while keeping the inside rare. After cooking, let it rest for about ten minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the slices even more tender.
Frequently asked questions
The strip loin is perfect because it’s tender and well-marbled. A filet mignon or ribeye steak would also work very well.
Yes, but the whole point of tataki is to keep the center rare or medium-rare. Cooking it longer will change the texture.
It’s delicious served with rice, a green salad, baby potatoes, or even just toast to soak up the dressing.
Ingredients
Ginger Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground coriander seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) salt
- Pepper, to taste
Beef Tataki
- 280 g beef sirloin
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil of your choice
- 1/2 cup (75 g) sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup (75 g) cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- A few fresh basil leaves for garnish
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Preparation
Ginger Vinaigrette
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Beef Tataki
- Thoroughly pat the beef strip loin dry with paper towels, then generously season it with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sirloin for about one minute on each side. Remove it from the skillet and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it thinly.
- Arrange the slices on a large soup plate and pour the vinaigrette over them. Scatter the remaining ingredients over the plate, and serve immediately!
