Origami Fold Beef Appetizer (Print version)

Thin beef slices folded intricate shapes, enhanced by a tangy marinade and fresh garnishes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 10.5 oz beef carpaccio or very thinly sliced roast beef

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
04 - 2 tsp lemon juice
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Garnishes

08 - 1.4 oz baby arugula
09 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
10 - 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
11 - 1.8 oz shaved Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl.
02 - Lay beef slices flat and brush lightly with marinade, reserving some for later drizzling.
03 - Fold each beef slice into geometric shapes—triangles, squares, or origami fans—applying gentle pressure to maintain form and secure with chive stems or cocktail picks if necessary.
04 - Place folded beef pieces on a platter lined with baby arugula leaves.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, chopped chives, and shaved Parmesan over the arranged beef.
06 - Drizzle remaining marinade over the garnished platter just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels restaurant-worthy but takes just 25 minutes from start to plating.
  • No cooking required means your kitchen stays cool and your hands stay in control.
  • Each fold is a small moment of satisfaction—it's meditative and creative all at once.
02 -
  • Let the beef sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before folding—cold beef cracks and splinters, while slightly warmed beef bends like silk.
  • The toasted sesame seeds make all the difference; raw ones taste flat and you'll regret skipping this one small step.
03 -
  • Ask your butcher to slice the beef paper-thin or freeze it slightly before you slice it yourself—this single detail determines whether your folds are elegant or torn.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes if you have them raw; the difference between toasted and raw is the difference between depth and flatness.
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