Korean Steak Tartare Recipe

Korean Steak Tartare Recipe

  • 1 Asian pear, cored, quartered
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces filet mignon, cut into very small cubes (about 1/8″)
  • Kosher salt
  • 2″ pieces of chives
  1. Peel 1 pear quarter; cut into very small cubes (about 1/8″). Place in a small bowl and toss with 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Cut remaining pear quarters into thin slices. Place in a medium bowl and toss with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  2. Whisk scallions, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, sesame oil, garlic, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add filet mignon and pear cubes and gently toss until just combined; season to taste with salt.
  3. Neatly spoon tartare over pear slices. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and garnish with chives.