Minted Tataki Beef with Shrimp – Sybaritica

This Minted Tataki Beef with Shrimp is inspired by a Vietnamese Pork dish, but pairs Japanese Grilled Beef with Shrimp, Mint, and Fish Sauce.

• 1/2 lb. pre-grilled Beef Tataki cut across the grain into thin slices;
• 1/2 lb. small pre-cooked Shrimp;
• 1 – 2 Baby Cucumbers sliced cross-wise into thin rounds;
• ¼ cup shredded fresh Mint;
• ½ tsp. Garlic Puree;
• ½ sp. Sugar;
• 1 tsp. Rice Vinegar;
• 1 ½ tbsp.. minced green Chili I used Jalapeno;
• 1 tbsp. Fish Sauce;
• 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil.
• ½ tsp. Salt;
• 1 pinch White Pepper.

• Mix together the garlic, sugar, vinegar, chili, fish sauce, oil and pepper. Set aside for a minimum of one hour to meld the flavors.
• Toss the cucumber slices with the salt and let them sit until wilted, then rinse away all the excess salt and juices and the squeeze dry.
• Toss the shrimp, beef and cucumber together with the dressing. Add the mint and let it all sit for 20 minutes or so to blend the flavors.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Notes: For the Beef, follow the Basic Beef Tataki Recipe

 For the Beef, follow the Basic Beef Tataki Recipe.