Beef Tataki

Ingredients

• •¾ pound beef, whole intact cut (not ground or mechanically tenderized)
• •1 japanese cucumber
• •7 ounces daikon
• •2 teaspoons ginger
• •5 cloves garlic
• •1 lemon
• •shiso leaves
• •soy sauce
• •2 stalks scallions

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Heat grid well.
2. 2Place beef on grid.
3. 3Grill on all sides.
4. 4When the surface turns light brown, dip in ice water for a few seconds.
5. 5Dry with a cloth, wrap in Saran Wrap.
6. 6Place in the refrigerator.
7. 7Prepare condiments.
8. 8Cut lemon into 8 wedges.
9. 9Pare daikon in paper thin sheets, cutting with bottom part of knife while rotating the daikon.
10. 10Roll daikon sheet.
11. 11Slice thinly crosswise, thus making very thin and long strips. Do the same with cucumber.
12. 12Cut beef into thin slices.
13. 13Place daikon strip, cucumber and beef slices in a serving dish.
14. 14Put other condiments on the side.
15. 15Place scallions on beef.
16. 16Pour soy sauce into small individual serving dishes.
17. 17Add condiments to taste. The beef is dipped lightly in the soy sauce.