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Ethiopian beef tartare of finely minced raw beef warmed in niter kibbeh spiced butter and mitmita chile.
Why It Works
The warm spiced butter partially cooks the beef's surface proteins while the center stays raw; mitmita's bird's eye chile and cardamom heat complement the rich, mineral flavor of raw beef.
Key Ingredients
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