Portions 4
Prepared with very thin slices of high quality, raw beef,
it is usually served with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil , grana flakes, fresh arugula, and sometimes a touch of lemon or mild sauces.
Beef carpaccio is raw, and the choice of meat, which must be very fresh, is crucial.
Pay attention to color and smell: fresh meat has a bright red color, without spots and darker areas, it has almost no odor, and the fat is a snow-white color.
You can enjoy the carpaccio by accompanying it with bread, focaccia or crackers, and give it an extra touch of flavor by adding, if you like, some balsamic vinegar, remembering not to overdo it, however, because of its rather intense taste.
Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil : the star of the recipe!
What we are going to prepare is a cold dish, which should be seasoned raw; what is the ultimate raw seasoning? Extra virgin oliveOlive Oil , of course!
Because Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil : It enhances the flavor of beef.
It makes the meat even softer.
It is the perfect condiment for those who want to eat tasty but also healthy dishes: in fact, it is an excellent ally for maintaining proper blood cholesterol levels to fight cellular aging.
It is digestible and suitable for everyone's diet, young and old.
We used Il Casolare Fruttato Intenso Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil for this dish because of its well-characterized flavor that goes well with savory meat and pairs well with sweeter elements such as melon.
Calories per Serving 430
Type of plate Appetizer
Appetizers & Snacks
Beef carpaccio with winter melon is a dish that needs no cooking-a tasty and easy-to-make main course suitable for any occasion.
You can prepare it for an appetizer, a buffet, or as a light main course.