Name: Carrot-Beef Sushi with Caper-Basil Mustard
Cook time: 1 1/4 hr
Total time: 1 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes about 60 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 2 (1-inch-thick) boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks (about 1 1/4 pounds total); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound large carrots (2 to 4), trimmed to 6 inches long; 3 tablespoons chopped basil; 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 1 tablespoon drained capers, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Garnish: flaky sea salt such as Maldon

Carrot-Beef Sushi with Caper-Basil MustardRoland Bello

Trompe l'oeil as much as hors d'oeuvres, these rolls use carrot where nori would usually be at a sushi bar and boneless beef top loin instead of tuna. The pungent mustard sauce is an artful counterpoint to the sweet carrot.

Cooks' note:

Beef rolls can be assembled (but not cut into pieces) 1 day ahead and chilled, each roll wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. Cut rolls while cold, then bring to room temperature, covered with plastic wrap, before serving, about 30 minutes.

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