26/05/2026
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 wine 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