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Ginger Beef Tataki with Lemon-Soy Dipping Sauce

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Ginger Beef Tataki with Lemon-Soy Dipping SauceJack Anderson

The term tataki refers to beef or fish that is seared, then chilled, marinated and thinly sliced. This ginger beef version is served with traditional tataki accompaniments—grated daikon (white radish) and ginger, chopped green onions, and a great dipping sauce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 2-pound piece beef tenderloin, trimmed
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)*
2 green onions, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, flattened
6 tablespoons finely grated peeled daikon (Japanese white radish)*
6 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
4 green onions, very finely chopped
2 lemons, cut into wedges
Shiso (beefsteak plant leaves)* or watercress

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 1 tablespoon oil over beef. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef to skillet and cook until brown, turning often, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Transfer beef to roasting pan. Roast beef in oven until thermometer inserted into center registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 35 minutes. Cool.

    Step 3

    Combine soy sauce and next 6 ingredients in large resealable plastic bag. Add beef to marinade. Cover and refrigerate until beef is cold, turning in marinade occasionally, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Discard marinade from beef. Cut beef into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cover and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Arrange beef on plates. Spoon small mounds of daikon, ginger and green onions onto plates. Garnish with lemon wedges and shiso. Serve with individual bowls of Lemon-Soy Dipping Sauce.

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