Hamachi Carpaccio with Caviar and Beets

A true global amalgam, this appetizer applies an Italian preparation and European flavors to a Japanese fish garnished with American caviar. Hamachi is part of the jack family, which means it’s a yellowtail and not, as some assume, a tuna. (Kanpachi is simply the baby version.) The white-fleshed fish has a high fat content and is oily in a meaty, firm-textured way, like a buttery swordfish, which means it can stand up to bold flavors. Here, you pound the fish flat between oil and parchment