Do not over complicate this, less is more. Thin slices of an air dried beef fillet, drizzled with oil, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan.
Originating in the alpine valley of Valtellina, not far from Milan, bresaola is a beef fillet which is first cured in salt and spices, and then hung to dry for at least 30 days. Rocket is popular all over the world. Also known as arugula, roquette and rucola, it’s known for its pungent and peppery flavours. It might look like an unassuming leafy vegetable, but the reasons for its taste, health benefits and whether we like it all comes down to genetics.
Bresaola Carpaccio with Rocket Leaf
Ingredients
Instructions
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Take your bresaola and either use a meat slicer (which is what I do) or you could slightly freeze the meat first to assist in finer cuts. Use a long bladed carving knife and try to make as few back and forth motions as possible.Chill the bresaola only until firm rather than freezing it solid. If using a meat slicer, use its guard or pusher and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions, keeping hands clear of the blade.
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Once sliced either use the blade of a knife or cling film and a rolling pin to flatten and make the slices as thin as possible.
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Arrange the bresaola slices slightly overlapping on a large platter or individual plates before drizzling with the lemon juice. Add a pinch of pepper to taste, but not salt, since the breasaola has already been cured.
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Place the rocket in a bowl and add a little olive oil and lemon juice and dress the plates.
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Finally shave some Parmigiano Reggiano on top of the rocket, dress with a little olive oil if required and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 157.95kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.62g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.80g4%
- Cholesterol 65.00mg22%
- Sodium 2731.73mg114%
- Potassium 342.65mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.86g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.06g1%
- Sugars 0.10g
- Protein 32.56g66%
- Vitamin C 2.91 mg
- Calcium 43.84 mg
- Iron 2.47 mg
- Vitamin D 0.50 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
