Jul 14 2026
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Dinner By Heston Blumenthal Recipe

Inspired by The Fat Duck
Time1h
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Cooking the Beef

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Fillet

    Take the beef fillet out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear the Beef

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the beef fillet and sear it for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

  3. 3

    Add Butter and Aromatics

    Add the butter, garlic, and thyme to the skillet. Baste the beef with the melted butter for an additional 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Rest the Beef

    Remove the beef from the skillet and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Preparing the Cauliflower Purée

  1. 5

    Cook the Cauliflower

    Chop the cauliflower into florets and place them in a pot. Add the milk and vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until tender.

  2. 6

    Blend the Cauliflower

    Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a blender and add the Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Plating the Dish

  1. 7

    Slice the Beef

    Slice the rested beef fillet into medallions.

  2. 8

    Plate the Cauliflower Purée

    Spoon a generous amount of cauliflower purée onto each plate.

  3. 9

    Arrange the Beef

    Place the sliced beef on top of the purée.

  4. 10

    Garnish

    Drizzle with truffle oil, sprinkle with chives, and add edible flowers for presentation.

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