Carne Cruda Recipes

CARNE CRUDA

Steps:

• Toss the beef in a bowl with the arugula, parsley, oil, and lemon juice.
• Season with salt and pepper, add more lemon juice if necessary, and serve immediately.
• For a time, the darling of pricey restaurants: Omit the parsley. Shave about 12 slices of Parmesan with a vegetable peeler. Instead of dicing the beef, slice it as thinly as possible (this will be easiest if you freeze it about halfway to solid first). Place the beef slices on a chilled plate and top with arugula and Parmesan. Drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

CARNE CRUDA WITH ANCHOVY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, go over the meat one more time to ensure all excess fat and sinew have been removed. Wrap the meat tightly in plastic and freeze overnight.
• Mash the garlic with the flat side of a chef's knife, then chop until puréed and put into a bowl. Chop the anchovy fillets very finely and add to the garlic. Using a grater, zest the lemon into the bowl. Add the olive oil and stir to blend.
• Remove the meat from the freezer and unwrap. Using your sharpest knife, slice the meat into 1/4-inch slices, then crosscut the slices into 1/4-inch strips. Cut across the strips to form a fine dice.
• Add the meat to the bowl along with the water to help smooth out the mixture and make it a little less rich. Toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
• Instead of plating the carne cruda individually, pile it elegantly on a plate and make a shallow depression in the center. Separate an impeccably fresh egg and gently place the yolk in the well.