tartare

[ tahr-tahr ]

adjective

1. (especially of fish) finely chopped and served raw (used postpositively):

   salmon tartare.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tartare¹

Extracted from steak tartare

Example Sentences

Steakhouse classics like tartare and carpaccio, along with seafood options such as raw oysters, sea bass crudo and scallops, are all available as appetizers.Be sure to try the veal croquette, served with a three-mustard tasting accompaniment, for a perfectly balanced bite.

From Salon

He also uses ash "to nixtamalize wheat berries for our beef tartare," as well as incorporating it into a dish with honeynut squash during autumn.

From Salon

With a food culture synonymous with beef bourguignon and steak tartare, the move towards plant-based food is a significant one.

From BBC

Sink into one of the plush leather banquettes to nosh on steakhouse classics like steak tartare, creamed kale and the most incredible double cheeseburger topped with in-house American cheese and dill aioli.

From Seattle Times

Dan's winning smoked fish dish, another of Manny's mgnificent moles, Savannah's chawanmushi, Danny's carrot-centric chowder, Amanda's "brilliant" vegan gumbo and Laura's tartare all sounded great.

From Salon