- What does horse meat taste like?
- Similar to beef, but slightly sweeter, with a hint of game, and very tender.
Carpaccio with Arugula & Parmesan
While unusual to some, horse meat is highly prized by gourmets. It is sweeter, leaner, and richer in iron than beef, offering a remarkably clean flavor when eaten raw. This recipe is about respecting the ingredient: highlighting rather than masking the meat's character with salty and acidic accents.
Ingredients
7
oz
Horse Meat or Beef Tenderloin (very thinly sliced)
2
oz
Parmesan Cheese (block)
2
cups
Arugula (Rocket)
1
tbsp
Fresh Lemon Juice
2
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1
tbsp
Capers
1
pinch
Sea Salt & Black Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Serving plate
- Vegetable peeler (for cheese)
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Arrange the meat in a single layer on the plate. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Tip: Meat flavors are muted when ice cold (tempering).
2
✓
Whisk lemon juice and oil, then drizzle over the meat.
Tip: The oil carries the flavor; the acid brightens it.
3
✓
Season with salt and pepper right before serving.
Tip: Salt draws moisture out; doing it too early dries the meat.
4
✓
Top with arugula and capers.
Tip: Capers add a salty punch that matches the sweet meat.
5
✓
Shave Parmesan over the top.
Tip: Use a peeler for nice, wide curls.
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Ingredients
- 7 oz Horse Meat or Beef Tenderloin (very thinly sliced)
- 2 oz Parmesan Cheese (block)
- 2 cups Arugula (Rocket)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Capers
- 1 pinch Sea Salt & Black Pepper