Steaks

Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips

Name: Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 2-4 people
Ingredients: 500g piece of beef fillet; 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 3 Tbsp sesame seed oil; Micro herbs and pea shoots, for garnish; Dressing; 4 Tbsp soya sauce; 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp black sesame seeds

Substitute beef fillet with sirloin or rump steak.

Method

Slice the fillet into two even, long cylindrical pieces. Rub with sesame seed oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat a frying pan over a high heat with 1 tablespoon of sesame seed oil and evenly brown the beef for 1 minute on each side. Sear the ends for only a few seconds to seal in the juices. It should be rare on the inside.
Remove from the pan and tightly wrap in cling film. Place in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
Prepare the dressing by mixing together all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
To make the garlic chips, in a small pan gently fry the finely sliced garlic in the remaining sesame oil on a medium low heat until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
To serve, thinly slice the fillet and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle over crispy garlic chips, drizzle over the dressing and garnish with micro herbs and pea shoots.