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Tatarak (Polish Beef Tartare)

Tatarak is a traditional Polish beef tartare made with finely chopped raw beef tenderloin, seasoned with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, capers, and shallots, served with egg yolk on top for a rich and delicate flavor.

Tatarak (Polish Beef Tartare)
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2
Calories
350 kcal
Category
Appetizers

Ingredients

  • 200 grams beef tenderloin
  • 2 pieces egg yolk
  • 1 piece shallot
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef — Finely chop the beef tenderloin into very small pieces using a sharp knife. Keep it cold to maintain freshness.
  2. Chop Aromatics and Parsley — Finely mince the shallot and fresh parsley. Rinse and chop the capers roughly.
  3. Mix Ingredients — In a bowl, combine chopped beef, shallot, capers, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix gently until well integrated.
  4. Season — Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix again carefully.
  5. Plate and Serve — Divide the tartare onto serving plates. Make a small well on top and place one raw egg yolk on each portion. Serve immediately with toasted bread or crackers.