Beef carpaccio is a classic Italian first course consisting of very thin slices of raw beef served with a vinaigrette and often topped with onions, or capers as in this recipe.
Ingredients
350g (11¼oz) beef fillet, tenderloin or shell steak (see Chef’s tips)
To prepare the carpaccio, trim the beef well of fat and sinew. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until very firm but not rock-solid. Remove the plastic wrap and using a very sharp, thin knife, slice the meat as thinly as possible. Place each slice between two layers of plastic wrap and lightly pound the slices to flatten them.