Fassona tartare with savory custard
- Easy
- 50 min
The Fassona tartare is a classic of Piedmontese cuisine, an elegant and refined dish that maximizes the quality of raw meat.
The Fassona is a native cattle breed of Piedmont, bred mainly in the areas of Cuneo and the Langhe: it is distinguished by its lean, tender, and flavorful meat, perfect for raw preparations.
It is often compared to the beef tartare, with which it shares the knife-cut preparation and the fresh and delicate presentation.
The main difference lies in the tradition: the Piedmontese-style chopped meat was born as a typical regional dish, simpler and more straightforward, while tartare has French origins and usually involves the addition of ingredients such as egg yolk, sauces, and spices.
Today we want to show you how easy it is to make and enrich Fassona tartare, making it truly special with just a few simple moves!
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To prepare the Fassona tartare, wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half 1. Place them on a baking tray and season with a pinch of salt 2, some pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil 3. Bake in a fan oven at 356°F for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, trim the sirloin of Fassona by removing the sinewy parts, cut it first into slices 4 and then into strips 5; finally, dice it into cubes 6.
With 2 sharp knives, further mince the meat until you obtain a fine texture, like a tartare 7. Transfer it to a bowl and season with a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper 9.
Add the oil 10, honey mustard 11, and mix well to combine all the flavors 12. Set aside.
In a small bowl, pour the goat cheese with a splash of water 13, then beat vigorously until you get a smooth cream 14, which you can place in a piping bag for convenience. Season the arugula with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil 15.
Add balsamic vinegar as well 16 and mix well 17. With the help of 2 circular molds, form a ring of chopped meat in the center of the plate 18; you can use 2 ring molds, one larger and one slightly smaller.
Garnish the surface with dollops of goat cheese cream 19 20 and alternate them with the roasted cherry tomatoes 21.
Place the arugula in the center 22 and finish with pieces of carasau bread arranged all around 23. Your Fassona tartare is ready to be served 34!