Appetizer Recipes

“Tatar from Olsztyn” – Traditional Polish Beef Tartare

Approx. 200 g of beef

Ingredients:

  • Beef tenderloin (approx. 200 g)
  • 50 g pickled mushrooms
  • 1 shallot or red onion
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Neutral oil (e.g. rapeseed or sunflower)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Chives (for garnish)

Preparation:

Finely dice or mince the beef*.
Chop the onion and pickled mushrooms into very small pieces as well.

Place all chopped ingredients into a bowl. Add a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper and a bit less salt. Pour in about 2–3 tablespoons of oil. Mix everything thoroughly.

Spoon the mixture onto a plate and shape it into a mound. Create a small indentation in the center and place the egg yolk inside — try to remove all the egg white beforehand.

Garnish with finely chopped chives and serve immediately.


*Tip: Tartare is best when the beef is hand-chopped rather than ground, as it keeps a better texture.

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