steak tartare
steak tartare is the French phrase for steak tartare.
The phrase refers to the dish consisting of raw minced beef, often seasoned with onions, capers and various sauces.
Did you know?
- The term tartare refers to the Tartars, a nomadic people from Central Asia. Legend says they tenderized raw meat by placing it under their saddles while riding horses.
- The word tartare in French also describes a specific type of sauce made with mayonnaise, capers and pickles, which is used for seafood and fish.
- In traditional French bistros, the chef may bring the raw beef and seasonings to the table separately so the diner can mix the steak tartare themselves.
Examples in context
- Tartare de bœuf, s'il te plaît!Beef Tartare, please!
- Filet Américain, s'il vous plaît!American fillet
- Je voudrais un steak tartare, s'il vous plaît.I would like a steak tartare, please.
- Le steak tartare est excellent ici.The steak tartare is excellent here.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du steak tartare ?Is there any steak tartare left?
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are having lunch at a French bistro.
- NathanQu'est-ce que tu vas commander, Emma ?What are you going to order, Emma?
- EmmaJe pense prendre le steak tartare.I think I'll have the steak tartare.
- NathanC'est un très bon choix.That is a very good choice.
- EmmaEt toi, Nathan ?And you, Nathan?
