INGREDIENTS
60 ml (4 tbsp) Dijon mustard
60 ml (4 tbsp) soy sauce
200 ml (3/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
6 grain-fed veal bavette (skirt) steaks
PREPARATION
In a large bowl, combine the Dijon mustard and soy sauce, then whisk in the olive oil.
Place the meat and the marinade in a re-sealable plastic bag and marinate over night in the fridge.
Pan fry the grain-fed veal steak to the desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side. The meat should be very pink inside for it to retain its tenderness. Slice the steak in 3 to 5 mm strips against the grain. Serve at room temperature with the following sauces.
Shallot sauce
INGREDIENTS
125 ml (1/2 cup) minced shallots
75 ml (1/3 cup) seasoned rice vinegar
5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
50 ml (3 tbsp) virgin olive oil
A pinch of salt and pepper
PREPARATION
Combine the shallots, vinegar and mustard in a blender. Slowly whisk in the virgin olive oil in a fine stream. Season and set aside in refrigerator.
Tartare Sauce
INGREDIENTS
125 ml (1/2 cup) mayonnaise
30 ml (2 tbsp) pickles, chopped
20 ml (4 tsp) green onions, chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) capers, chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) parsley, chopped
5 ml (1 tsp) lemon juice
5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
2 ml (1/2 tsp) dried tarragon
2 ml (1/2 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
1 ml (1/4 tsp) Tabasco
Salt and pepper
PREPARATION
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving
Tomato and Basil Salsa
INGREDIENTS
500 g (1 lb) tomatoes
100 ml (3/4 cup) fresh basil, minced
45 ml (3 tbsp) lime juice
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
2 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
2 ml (1/2 tsp) Tabasco
A pinch of sugar
PREPARATION
Peal, seed and dice the tomatoes. Gently mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Season. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.