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Croatian Veal Tartare: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dish

The Perfect Blend of Flavors and Textures

Imagine a dish that combines the richness of veal, the creaminess of risotto, and the tanginess of various condiments. Welcome to the world of Croatian Veal Tartare, a culinary masterpiece that will delight your taste buds.

The Essential Ingredients

To create this gastronomic delight, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 7 oz veal stock
• 1 1/2 oz olive oil
• 1/2 oz Arborio rice
• 1/8 oz dried porcini
• Leaves from 1 thyme sprig
• Black pepper, ground
• Salt
• 2 oz heavy cream
• 1 1/2 lb veal tenderloin
• 4 oz chipollini onions, brunoise
• 2 oz butter
• 6 oz cremini mushrooms, brunoise
• 2 oz parmesan
• 4 egg yolks in half shells

Preparing the Risotto Cream

Heat the veal stock and reserve. In a saucepan, heat 1/3 of the olive oil over medium heat, add the rice, and stir for 1 minute. Add 1/3 of the veal stock, dried porcini, thyme, pepper, and salt, and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed, stirring constantly. Repeat this process until all the liquid is absorbed, then remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Blending the Risotto

Transfer the risotto to a blender, add the heavy cream, remaining olive oil, and veal stock, and process until smooth. Pass through a chinois, transfer to a plastic container, and refrigerate.

Preparing the Veal and Garnishes

Place the veal tenderloin in the freezer for about 30 minutes. In separate saucepans, sauté the onions and mushrooms in butter until golden brown and fully reduced, respectively. Finely grate the parmesan and reserve.

Assembling the Dish

Chop the veal tenderloin into a fine brunoise. Arrange on a bed of risotto cream, topped with an egg yolk and surrounded with the garnishes. The dish should be cool but not too cold. Offer your guests a variety of condiments, such as Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, to finish the tartare to their liking.

A Delicious and Refreshing Twist

This Croatian Veal Tartare is a refreshing take on a classic dish, combining the best of flavors and textures. With its creamy risotto, tender veal, and tangy condiments, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.