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Beef Carpaccio

Thread Starter: Wino    Started: Tue 10 Aug 2004    Replies: 8

This has got to be my favourite starter (I recently had it served with delicious crushed potatoes in aioli) but I am having trouble making it at home.

The butcher can't slice it thinly enough. The cooked meats he sells are the perfect size but he can't slice the raw beef on the machine due to health and safety.

So, I have heard 2 suggestions:

1) freeze the steak so it is easier to slice

2) put it between 2 slices of cling film and bash it out

Any thoughts?




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Fri 13 Aug 2004, 10.56AM

Wino

Unfortunately, with my name, I can normally drink quite a lot of wine but not for the time being!

Thanks for the congrats although still keeping it under wraps as I'm only 5 weeks (so fingers crossed!).

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 7.49PM

Bambideer

LIver is also out for pregnancy due to excess Vit A . Check with your doctor

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 6.53PM

Aliz

congrats from me too - especially as i assumed from your name you were a man Smile good work!

you'll be needing lots of liver recipes then?!?!

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 1.22PM

Georgie1

Oh congratulations Wino!!! You won't be able to live up to your nickname for a while then! Cheeky

Thu 12 Aug 2004, 1.20PM

Wino

Thanks - I can't get enough of this stuff but just found out that I'm pregnant (5 weeks) so will have to put on the back burner for another 8 months!

Wed 11 Aug 2004, 5.50PM

Michael

I'll go along with the last two replies. Freeze for 2 - 4 hours depending on your freezer and use a good sharp (not serrated) knife. Take care as the steak tends to skate around on the chopping board.
regards
Mike

Tue 10 Aug 2004, 10.25PM

DeLeeder

buy a very expensive knife, from jamie oliver collection

Tue 10 Aug 2004, 11.27AM

Aliz

my dad semi freezes beef to make it easier to cut (if it is fresh) or if he is defrosting it, cuts it when it is a bit defrosted.
i have tried it, but it freezes my hand, so i have to wear a glove!

if you bash it out, it won't have that smooth finish will it?

failing this, you could always buy your own slicer. - i've always wanted one of those.... Smile

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