Nordic Reindeer Carpaccio with Horseradish & Dill

Nordic Reindeer Carpaccio with Horseradish & Dill

Course: AperitivesCuisine: InternationalDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Calories

174

kcal

Ingredients

  • Pokka Reindeer Striploin – 150g

  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche or sour cream

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

  • 1 tbsp freshly grated horseradish

  • Small bunch of fresh dill

  • Sea salt flakes and black pepper to taste

  • Optional: thin rye crispbread or Finnish flatbread for serving

Directions

  • Prepare the dressing:
    In a small bowl, mix crème fraîche with lemon juice and a touch of Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth. Adjust acidity and seasoning to taste. Chill until serving.
  • Slice the reindeer:
    Using a very sharp knife, slice the reindeer meat into ultra-thin pieces — ideally 0.5–1 mm thick. Aim for irregular hand-cut shapes with slight tapering for authenticity.
  • Plate artistically:
    On a cold black ceramic or slate plate, arrange the meat slices in a radial pattern, overlapping slightly. Add small dots of the crème dressing around and between the meat.
  • Garnish:
    Sprinkle generously with grated horseradish and top with fresh dill sprigs. Finish with sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Serve immediately:
    Accompany with crispbread or flatbread on the side, or serve as-is for a clean, minimalist presentation.

Nutritional Information (per 100 g)

  • – Calories 174 kcal • Total Fat 9.1 g
    – Saturated Fat 3.4 g • Carbohydrates 1.5 g
    – Sugars 0.9 g • Protein 21.7 g
    – Fiber 0.3 g • Sodium 460 mg
    – Key Vitamins: B12, B3, Iron, Selenium