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Tomato-and-lemon ricotta tart

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Beef tartare on toast

By Abigail Donnelly

Serves 4

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette:

6 baby tomatoes, grated
3 T olive oil
2 t lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 t oak-smoked chilli flakes
sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the tartare, combine:

680 g Woolworths half beef fillet, cubed
1 T wholegrain mustard
1 T horseradish cream
2 t Worcestershire sauce
1 T olive oil
1 t lemon juice
sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For serving:

4 slices ciabatta, toasted
2 T capers, friend until crispy
10 g chives, finely chopped

Method

1. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the ingredients, check the seasoning and chill while you make the tartare.

2. Top the toasted ciabatta with the tartare and season with the vinaigrette. Garnish with the crispy capers and chives.

Find more starter ideas for your festive table here.

Photographer: Jan Ras
Production: Abigail Donnelly
Food Assistant: Bianca Strydom and Marcelle De Wet

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Beef tartare on toast

Ingredients

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