Origami Fold Beef Delight (Print view)

Thin slices of beef transformed into geometric folds, paired with a zesty marinade and fresh garnishes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Beef

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

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt until combined.
02 - Lay beef slices flat on a clean surface and brush lightly with the marinade, reserving some for later use.
03 - Carefully fold each slice into geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, or origami-style fans, holding gently. Secure with a chive stem or cocktail pick if necessary.
04 - Arrange folded beef pieces on a platter lined with baby arugula.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, chopped chives, and shaved Parmesan evenly over the beef.
06 - Drizzle remaining marinade over the assembled beef just before serving to enhance flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • The visual drama of folded beef impresses guests without requiring any plating expertise.
  • Comes together in minutes but feels completely restaurant-worthy.
02 -
  • The beef slices must be ice-cold or at room temperature for folding—warm beef tears and won't hold crisp folds.
  • Assemble no more than 15 minutes before serving or the arugula wilts and the marinade begins to seep into the beef, softening the folds.
  • Over-marinating even by a few minutes will turn the beef from silky to mushy; brush lightly and trust that quality beef doesn't need drowning.
03 -
  • Ask your butcher for beef sliced on the slicer machine rather than hand-carved; it creates a more uniform thinness that folds more predictably.
  • A single drop of truffle oil stirred into the marinade transforms this from impressive to unforgettable, though it's optional and expensive enough that I save it for occasions that feel special.
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