15 Nov

Vietnamese Steak Tartare (Bit Te Ta Ta)

Posted by: angelina  /  Category: Beef

This dish is an example of the French influence on Vietnamese cuisine. It would have been eaten by wealthy, cosmopolitan members of society. Suitable accompaniments are Chinese Leaf Salad and French fries.

Ingredients

  • 750 g Fillet steak, finely minced
  • 30 Basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 30 Mint leaves, finely chopped
  • Large handfulCoriander leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 Thin slices galangal, finely chopped
  • 2 Large shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 Small green chilies, finely sliced
  • 4 Egg yolks in half shells (optional)
  • 1/2 Salt
  • 1/2 Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce

Instructions

  1. To serve, place the steak in a mound in the centre of a large platter.
  2. Put all the other ingredients into small bowls or ramekins and arrange them around the steak.
  3. The diners can then help themselves to the meat and mix their own steak tartare.

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