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Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu

Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu: A Flavorful Delight

Beef Tataki with Garlic Chips & Ponzu is a melt-in-mouth appetizer that combines grilled beef and zesty ponzu for a truly exquisite culinary experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Filet Mignon or sirloin/ribeye can also work
For the Ponzu Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Yuzu Juice or Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or honey/agave nectar
  • 1 small White Onion finely minced; leeks as a milder alternative
For the Garlic Chips
  • 4 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Neutral Oil for frying garlic
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chives freshly chopped; scallions can substitute

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the filet mignon dry with paper towels and season both sides with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over high heat, adding a thin layer of neutral oil until it shimmers.
  3. Carefully place the seasoned filet mignon in the hot skillet and sear for approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  5. Whisk together yuzu juice, low-sodium soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, sugar, and minced white onion until well combined.
  6. Fry thinly sliced garlic in neutral oil over medium heat until golden brown for about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Drain garlic chips on paper towels, season lightly with salt, and set aside.
  8. Once chilled, slice the beef thinly against the grain and arrange slices on a serving platter.
  9. Drizzle with ponzu sauce, top with garlic chips and freshly chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a very sharp knife for slicing the beef thinly and ensure the skillet is smoking hot for the perfect sear.

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