The carpaccio

The name comes from the 15th century Italian painter Vittore Scarpaccia, called Carpaccio, famous for the red tones of his canvases. The basic capaccio is made up of thin slices of raw beef in olive oil.

It was invented in 1950 by the chef of Harry's bar in Venice for Countess Amalia Mocenigo, who could not eat cooked meat. To baptize the dish, she borrowed the name of the painter whose red canvases recalled the color of the slices of meat raw.

Beef carpaccio is prepared by cutting very fresh beef into very thin (almost transparent) slices. It should be served with good quality olive oil and some parmesan flakes.

Meat carpaccio:

Beef

Capers, lemon juice and olive oil - chopped walnuts and walnut oil - olive oil, salt and herbs (parsley, sage, chervil, tarragon, basil ...) - balsamic vinegar, oil and pepper - walnuts, cream and gorgonzola.

Veal

Parmesan and basil - tuna (vitello tonnato) - parmesan and mushrooms - Parmingiano and honey.

Duck

Honey and balsamic vinegar - ginger and pineapple - hazelnut oil and balsamic vinegar - mushrooms and rosemary - olive oil and cubeb pepper - raspberry sauce, balsamic vinegar and green pepper - hazelnut oil and chopped hazelnuts - mashed avocado and raspberry vinegar.

Some recipes:

Duck carpaccio with pineapple and ginger
Korean style beef carpaccio

Carpaccio of the sea:

Of scallops

Oil (neutral), vanilla and white pepper - hazelnut oil, smoked salmon and lime - oil, saffron and pepper - smoked salmon and coriander - truffle.

Shrimp and lobster

Vanilla oil - mango - sesame oil - walnut oil - oil and aromatic herbs.

Of fish

Salmon or salmon trout, dill, lemon, green pepper - lean fish (sea bass, cod, sea bream), lime, tomato and herbs (dill, tarragon, basil) - bluefin tuna, chives and balsamic vinegar - red tuna, soy sauce and ginger - salmon, thin slices of Granny apples, soy sauce.

Some recipes:

Scallop carpaccio
Sea carpaccio
Salmon carpaccio

Carpaccio of fresh fruit or vegetables:

Vegetable

Turnip, shallot and white cheese (ricotta, mascarpone) - zucchini, cucumber and cream or white cheese (tzatziki or raïta) - turnip, cumin and orange juice - zucchini, basil, parmesan and olive oil - cabbage or broccoli, olive oil, basil and parmesan.

Of fruit

Pineapple and mint pesto (mint + sugar chopped together) - melon, almonds and raspberry sauce - pineapple, vanilla, rum and ginger - pear, chopped almonds and caramel - mango, chopped pistachios and pistachio oil - pineapple, lime and sorbet with lemon - figs, raspberries, sweet wine and cinnamon - figs and fresh goat cheese - oranges, orange blossom and pieces of candied orange.

Some recipes:

Vegetable carpaccio
Pineapple and coriander carpaccio
Carpaccio of cucumbers, curry and «broccio»