Low Sodium Beef Tataki
Indulge in the delicate balance of flavor and health with this Low Sodium Beef Tataki recipe, a Japanese-inspired dish that showcases tender, perfectly seared beef paired with a zesty homemade ponzu sauce. Made with low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, and a hint of mirin, this lighter twist on the classic tataki is big on taste yet easy on salt. Thin slices of rare beef rest on a bed of crisp cucumber, topped with aromatic scallions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro for a vibrant presentation. This quick and elegant dish, ready in just 30 minutes, is perfect as an appetizer or a light, flavorful addition to any meal. It's a must-try for those seeking low-sodium options without compromising on authentic, mouthwatering flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Beef tenderloin or sirloin
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 small Fresh cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by patting the beef dry with paper towels for better searing. Season all sides with freshly ground black pepper.
Heat a pan over high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, sear the beef on all sides until beautifully browned, about 1 minute per side.
Once seared, plunge the beef into an ice bath to immediately stop cooking and preserve the tender, rare interior. After a minute, remove and pat dry with a towel.
In a small bowl, mix together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, mirin, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the ponzu sauce.
Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure a tender bite.
Arrange the sliced cucumber on a serving platter. Place the beef slices over the cucumber in an overlapping fashion.
Drizzle the ponzu sauce over the beef slices to marinate briefly.
Garnish with sesame seeds, thinly sliced scallions, and fresh cilantro leaves.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or part of a larger meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 1309 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 125.3 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1997 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
