Origami Fold Beef Appetizer (Printable)

Delicate folded beef shapes paired with sesame, chives, and Parmesan for a savory starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 10.5 oz beef carpaccio or very thinly sliced roast beef

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
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.
02 - Lay beef slices flat on a clean surface and brush lightly with marinade, reserving some for later.
03 - Fold each beef slice into geometric shapes like triangles, squares, or fans, applying gentle pressure to hold form; secure with chive stems or cocktail picks if necessary.
04 - Place folded beef pieces on a serving platter lined with baby arugula.
05 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, chopped chives, and shaved Parmesan over the arranged beef.
06 - Drizzle reserved marinade over the dish just before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like restaurant-quality art but tastes even better than it appears.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes with zero cooking involved.
  • People always ask how you made it, and the answer feels like a delicious secret you're sharing.
02 -
  • The beef must be truly thin—if it's too thick, folding becomes a wrestling match and the texture suffers.
  • Never skip the toasting step for sesame seeds; it transforms them from invisible to essential flavor.
  • Marinade the beef gently and sparingly; too much moisture makes the slices tear and slide apart.
03 -
  • If your beef slices start to tear, they're warming up—chill them for five minutes and they'll fold like butter again.
  • Toasting sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes transforms them; don't skip this step or they'll taste like cardboard.
  • A light hand with the marinade is everything—this appetizer lives or dies on delicate flavors, not oversaturation.
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