Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 2-4
A dish deeply rooted in Plains Indigenous cuisine, Bison Tartare with Wild Juniper Berries highlights the pure, rich flavor of raw bison with a touch of earthy juniper and smoky fire-roasted garlic. This no-cook delicacy embraces foraged ingredients, natural preservation techniques, and bold Indigenous flavors—a raw yet refined dish that connects us to the land.
Ingredients For Bison Tartare with Wild Juniper Berries�
☑ 8 oz fresh, high-quality bison tenderloin, finely diced 🥩
☑ 1 teaspoon 🥄 wild juniper berries, finely crushed 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon 🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ ½ teaspoon 🥄 black pepper ✨
☑ 2 tablespoons 🥄 cold-pressed sunflower oil 🌻
☑ 1 teaspoon 🥄 apple cider vinegar 🍏
☑ 1 fire-roasted garlic clove, mashed 🧄
☑ 1 teaspoon 🥄 minced shallots or wild onions 🧅
☑ 1 tablespoon 🥄 chopped fresh sage or thyme 🌿
🔥 For Serving:
☑ Bannock crisps or toasted cedar-plank bread 🍞
☑ Pickled fiddlehead ferns or capers 🌿
☑ Egg yolk (optional, for richness) 🥚
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Bison Tartare with Wild Juniper Berries�
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Bison
1️⃣ Using a sharp knife, finely dice the bison tenderloin into very small pieces.
2️⃣ Crush juniper berries into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
🔥 Step 2: Season & Marinate
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix the diced bison with juniper, sea salt, black pepper, and sunflower oil.
2️⃣ Add fire-roasted garlic, apple cider vinegar, minced shallots, and fresh herbs.
3️⃣ Let the mixture rest for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
🔥 Step 3: Plate & Serve
1️⃣ Shape the tartare into a round mold or serve it loosely on a plate.
2️⃣ Top with an optional raw egg yolk for extra richness.
3️⃣ Garnish with pickled fiddlehead ferns or capers for a briny contrast.
4️⃣ Serve alongside bannock crisps or toasted cedar-plank bread.
🥩 Deeply savory, herbaceous, and naturally bold, this Bison Tartare honors Indigenous culinary traditions with a modern, elevated touch! Perfect as an appetizer or a refined main course, this dish is a true celebration of raw, wild flavors. 🔥✨
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