Beef tataki from the plancha
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Beef Tataki is a classic Japanese dish where beef is briefly seared over high heat, then rested and sliced thinly. The outside develops a delicious smoky flavor, while the inside remains raw and buttery tender. Perfect as a starter or light BBQ bite. Siebe from @bbqmoods prepared this classic lean & mean on the plancha. You’ll want this!
Origin: Japanese
Technique: Plancha, direct heat
Difficulty: ★☆☆
Time: 15 minutes
Summary Beef Tataki
- Prepared on BBQ with plancha
- Prep time 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 6 minutes
Preparing tournedos & BBQ
Take the tournedos out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes in advance and pat dry. Lightly rub with oil and let it come to room temperature.
Heat the BBQ and plancha: Prepare your BBQ for direct heat. Place the plancha on top and let it get very hot—you should be able to make a drop of water dance on it.
Preparing Beef Tataki
- Sear it! Pour some oil onto the red hot plancha and quickly sear the tournedos on all sides. Think about 30–45 seconds per side, including the edges. You want a nice brown crust all around, while the inside stays raw (rare to bleu).
- Resting: Remove the meat from the plancha and let it rest for 5 minutes on a board, loosely covered with foil.
- Slicing: Slice into very thin pieces with a sharp knife. Cutting at an angle gives the best result.
Serving Beef Tataki
Arrange the slices on a plate or board. Sprinkle with a pinch of coarse sea salt, a little furikake and finish with a few drops of good soy sauce. Serve immediately.
ENJOY!
