THE CLEAR BEEF-MIST

(Our Play on Boeuf à la Ficelle / Poached Beef)

THE CLEAR BEEF-MIST

Ingredients: 500g Beef Fillet (whole), 2 Carrots, 2 Leeks, 2 stalks Celery (all in batons), 1 tsp Black peppercorns, 1 tsp Salt, 2 Bay leaves, 1.5L Beef stock (high quality)...

Ingredients

  • 500g Beef Fillet (whole)
  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 Leeks
  • 2 stalks Celery (all in batons)
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1.5L Beef stock (high quality)

Cooking Method

  1. The Swell Bring stock and vegetables to a gentle boil.
  2. The Bloom Add spices with a tiny 15ml splash of vinegar; the acid will release the peppercorn oils into the mist.
  3. The Marriage Tie the beef with string (la ficelle); submerge in the boiling mist for 15 minutes for medium-rare.
  4. The Final Flourish Slice the beef; serve in the broth with a dollop of raw horseradish and sea salt.

Cuisine: French

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