tartare

American

[tahr-tahr] / tɑrˈtɑr /

adjective

(especially of fish) finely chopped and served raw (used postpositively).

salmon tartare.

Etymology

Origin of tartare

Example Sentences

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The starter was inspired by his mother and consisted of a langoustine and green apple tartare, with a kefir and caviar sauce and tomato powder.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

This year, the New Year’s Eve tasting menu, which starts at $925 a person and features tuna tartare, foie gras terrine and ravioli, will be served across fewer courses than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

At Granja Elena in Zona Franca, I enjoyed a tomato and scallop tartare that could entice even the staunchest carnivore.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

The restaurant did not reveal the dinosaur tartare recipe, which was created using DNA mapping.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

She thought she’d blown it because of the way the owner’s attention had wandered, but rather than give up, she marched into the kitchen and prepared a spicy tuna tartare.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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