Italian
Beef Tartare with Elderflower, Melon and Raspberries
by Bruno Barbieri Chef · 513K subscribers on YouTube
A refreshing summer cold dish: beef tartare seasoned with a dressing of red wine vinegar, elderflower syrup and bay leaf, served with a melon-elderflower sauce, grated almonds, nutmeg and garnished with raspberries and mint.
Ingredients
14 items- BeefBeef fillet recommended
- MelonFor sauce and serving
- MintFresh mint leaves, for sauce and garnish
- Red Wine VinegarFor the dressing
- RaspberriesFresh, for garnish
- Bay LeavesBay leaf, for the dressing
- ShallotFinely chopped
- Elisir di SambucoElderflower syrup; use a quality one
- Extra Virgin Olive OilExtra virgin olive oil, for dressing and finishing
- AlmondsFresh almonds, grated
- NutmegFreshly grated
- Fior di SaleFleur de sel or sea salt flakes
- Pepper(optional) — Black pepper, to taste
- Cuttlefish Ink(optional) — For decorative contrast; optional
Method
- Prepare the dressing: In a small pan, combine a splash of red wine vinegar, elderflower syrup (elisir di sambuco), finely chopped shallot, a bay leaf, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Heat gently for a few minutes, then let cool.
- Prepare the beef: Take a piece of beef fillet that has been briefly chilled in the freezer. Slice it into thick slices, then remove any sinew and fat. Dice the meat into very small cubes.
- Season the beef: Sprinkle with fleur de sel and a little pepper. Add the cooled dressing and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Mix gently with a fork.
- Shape the tartare: Place a ring mold on a plate. Fill with the seasoned beef and press firmly to compact. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Prepare the melon sauce: In a blender, combine a slice of melon (peeled and seeded), a splash of elderflower syrup, and two mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
- To serve: Remove the ring mold from the tartare. Grate fresh almonds and a little nutmeg over the top. Spoon the melon sauce around the tartare. Garnish with fresh raspberries, mint leaves, and optionally a few drops of squid ink for contrast.
Bruno Barbieri Chef
Professional chef513K subscribers on YouTube62.7M total channel viewsIl canale ufficiale di Bruno Barbieri: video ricette, backstage, curiosità... questo e molto di più sul canale YouTube dello Chef italiano che ha conquistato in carriera il maggior numero di stelle Michelin: in tutto 7. Giudice di MasterChef Italia dalla prima edizione e conduttore di 4 Hotel. Viaggiatore instancabile, gira il mondo esibendosi in road show culinari, che ama definire “teatri di cucina”.
