10/12/2026
Beet Tartare on Crispy Polenta Coins
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The viral plant-based tartare with the most satisfying yolk break. Pierce, ooze, devour.
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Ingredients
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The Golden Polenta Coins
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・1½ cups instant polenta
・4 cups water
・½ cup whole milk
・3 tbsp unsalted butter
・⅓ cup grated parmesan
・1 tsp flaky sea salt
・½ tsp cracked black pepper
・3 tbsp olive oil for frying
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The Roasted Beet Tartare
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・4 large roasted beets, finely diced
・2 tbsp finely diced shallot
・1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
・1 tbsp Dijon mustard
・1 tbsp red w**e vinegar
・1 tbsp olive oil
・1 tsp lemon juice
・1 tsp lemon zest
・1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
・1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
・½ tsp flaky sea salt
・¼ tsp cracked black pepper
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The Cured Egg Yolks
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・6 large fresh egg yolks
・1 cup kosher salt
・1 cup granulated sugar
・1 tbsp soy sauce
・1 tsp Dijon mustard
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The Finishing Crown
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・2 tbsp aged balsamic reduction
・Fresh chive sprigs
・Tiny fresh dill fronds
・1 tsp crushed pink peppercorns
・Tiny edible flower petals
・Cracked black pepper
・Flaky sea salt
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Instructions
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Mix kosher salt with sugar, soy sauce, and Dijon, then create 6 small wells in the mixture.
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Place each fresh yolk into a well, cover gently with more salt mixture, and chill for 48 hours.
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Rinse the cured yolks gently under cold water, pat completely dry, and bring to room temperature.
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Bring water and milk to a boil, then whisk in polenta, butter, parmesan, salt, and pepper for 5 minutes.
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Pour the hot polenta into a parchment-lined pan, smooth flat, and chill for 1 hour until firm.
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Cut the chilled polenta into 2-inch round coins using a cookie cutter for the perfect tartare base.
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Pan-fry the polenta coins in olive oil for 4 minutes per side until shattering golden.
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Toss diced beets with shallot, capers, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, lemon, zest, chives, dill, salt, and pepper.
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Pile the beet tartare generously on each crispy polenta coin, pressing gently for a beautiful mound.
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Crown each tartare with a cured egg yolk, drizzle balsamic, and finish with chives, dill, pink peppercorns, flower peta