Origami Fold Beef (Printable Version)

Delicate folded beef slices with zesty marinade, garnished with arugula, sesame, chives, and Parmesan.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 10.6 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl until fully combined.
02 - Lay beef slices flat on a clean surface and brush lightly with the marinade, reserving some for later use.
03 - Fold each slice of beef into geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, or origami fans. Apply gentle pressure to hold shapes and secure with chive stems or cocktail picks if necessary.
04 - Place the folded beef pieces on a platter lined with baby arugula.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, finely chopped chives, and shaved Parmesan evenly over the arranged beef.
06 - Drizzle the remaining marinade over the assembled appetizer just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you just mastered a clever fold and some light marinating.
  • No cooking required means you can make it even on the hottest days without heating up your kitchen.
  • Every element adds texture and contrast, so even small bites feel complete and exciting.
02 -
  • Freezing your beef for just thirty minutes before slicing makes it exponentially easier to cut thin and fold without tearing, so plan ahead if you're starting with a roast.
  • The marinade must be added right before serving or it will weep liquid and soften the structural integrity of your folds, turning them into a droopy mess.
03 -
  • Keep your workspace very clean and dry because wet surfaces will cause beef to slip and folds to lose their shape instantly.
  • If a fold threatens to unfold, secure it with a single chive stem threaded through the layers, which looks intentional and holds beautifully.
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