Raw Meat Dishes

Yukhoe is the Korean version of steak tartare, consisting of thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar. The concoction is then seasoned with salt and pepper. The dish is always served with a raw egg yolk on top, whil... READ MORE

Kitfo is a popular Ethiopian dish consisting of raw beef that is freshly ground and combined with Ethiopian butter (niter kibbeh) and spices such as Cayenne pepper and cardamom. The dish is served with a variety of breads, with injera... READ MORE

This traditional Italian dish of worldwide fame is typically served as an appetizer, and consists of very thin slices of raw fish or meat served on a plate with olive oil, cheese shavings, and lemon. Carpaccio was created in 1950 by a Venetian res... READ MORE

Steak tartare is an appetizer made with finely chopped raw beef or horse meat that is seasoned with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and mustard. The meat is combined with a raw egg yolk, capers, shallots, parsley, and (sometimes) chop... READ MORE

Çiğ köfte is the Turkish version of steak tartare, traditionally made with high-quality ground raw beef (or lamb) that is combined with tomatoes, onions, garlic, pepper, and a selection of Turkish spices. The dish is consumed as a meze... READ MORE

Called hackepeter or mett, this unusual German specialty consists of raw pork mince which is meant to be eaten as it is - fresh and raw. The raw meat is typically seasoned with salt and pepper, though it is usually enhanced with crushed c... READ MORE

Carne salada is a typical Trentino meat product that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is made by flavoring beef rump with salt, pepper, juniper berries, rosemary, crushed garlic, and bay leaves. After at least two weeks of turning and kn... READ MORE

Although it is sometimes confused with a steak due to its unusual name, filet Américain is a spread made with raw beef. This popular dish is a close cousin to the more famous steak tartare, but the difference is that filet Am&eacut... READ MORE

Carne de onça is a traditional dish originating from Curitiba, where it's been served since 1953. It's also the town's official dish, a type of beef tartare made with a combination of minced beef, garlic, onions, chives, olive oil, Cognac, ... READ MORE

Often compared to steak tartare, this popular Syrian delicacy incorporates raw lamb or beef, bulgur, finely chopped onions, and various spices such as cinnamon and allspice. Kibbeh nayyeh was traditionally prepared for special occasions w... READ MORE

Gored gored is a popular Ethiopian dish consisting of cubes of raw beef. Although the dish is often compared to kitfo, gored gored is not marinated in spices and butter before consumption. It is typically paired with lemon wedges, injera ... READ MORE

Japanese basashi is an unusual dish which incorporates thin slices of raw horse meat. It belongs to the popular and broad group of sashimi dishes and is considered to be a unique Japanese delicacy. Horse meat is usually leaner than other, more tra... READ MORE

Carne cruda all'albese is an Italian spin on steak tartare, prepared mainly around Alba, a town in the Piedmont region renowned for its precious white truffles. In this version, raw finely chopped beef is flavored with salt, pepper, lemon juice, a... READ MORE

Torisashi is raw chicken sashimi, made by slicing chicken meat that's sometimes only been lightly seared on the exterior, while the interior remains pink, making most of us fear for our lives. The name of this notorious dish is a compound – ... READ MORE

Pleah sach ko is a Cambodian-style beef ceviche. The dish is typically made with thin, bite-sized pieces of raw beef that are first marinated in lime juice, and then covered with a clear broth of lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. A variety of cho... READ MORE

Kachilā is a popular dish of the Nepalese Newari community, made with raw meat of water buffalo, chicken, or lamb. The meat is minced and combined with garlic, coriander, chili, salt, and fenugreek seeds, which are fried in oil with turmeric. Fenu... READ MORE

Tere siga is a traditional African dish originating from Ethiopia. The name of the dish is translated as raw meat, and that's exactly what it consists of – raw meat that's typically cut off a cow carcass and served with mitmita (powdered hot... READ MORE

Tiger meat is a traditional South Dakota delicacy consisting of raw ground beef mixed with seasonings, similar to steak tartare. Originating from German and Scandinavian immigrant communities, it is particularly popular in the Upper Midwest during... READ MORE