Beet-and-Horseradish Tartare with Fresh Carrot Sauce

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Rocco DiSpirito’s vegetarian “tartare” of shredded raw beets develops a slightly spicy depth from the horseradish and Dijon, while creamy carrot “egg yolk” brings bright flavor to beets’ natural earthy sweetness.

By

Rocco DiSpirito

Updated on July 20, 2023

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Food & Wine Test Kitchen

Beet and Horseradish Tartare with Fresh Carrot Sauce Recipe — Photo: Victor Protasio

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Yield:

4

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Ingredients

BEET TARTARE

2 medium-size red beets (about 1 pounds), peeled
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

CARROT SAUCE

1 cup refrigerated carrot juice (such as Bolthouse Farms)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon coconut nectar (such as Coconut Secret) or brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT

4 dill sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Make the beet tartare

Grate beets on large holes of a box grater or using grating attachment on a food processor. Place in a large bowl; stir in lemon juice, horseradish, mustard, Worcestershire, and olive oil. Let stand at least 2 hours or up to overnight. Stir in parsley.

Make the carrot sauce

Whisk together carrot juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire, coconut nectar, salt, and, if using, xanthan gum in a bowl or measuring cup.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons carrot sauce onto each of 4 small rimmed plates, swirling plates to form a circular pool of carrot sauce. Top each plate with about 3/4 cup beet tartare and 1 dill sprig.

Originally appeared: January 2020

Beet-and-Horseradish Tartare with Fresh Carrot Sauce

Ingredients

Directions

Make the beet tartare

Make the carrot sauce

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