tartare

[tahr-tahr]

adjective

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

   salmon tartare.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tartare¹

Extracted from steak tartare

Example Sentences

The omakase tower offers a selection of sushi, tuna tartare, spicy tuna crispy rice, sashimi, and rolls — perfect for those who enjoy heavily sauced sushi.

From Salon

In one challenge, she made a cured salmon tartare with whipped, silken tofu.

From Salon

Some solitary writing time, reading with the kids and an afternoon of steak tartare and a martini in Beverly Hills add up to an ideal Sunday for the “Frasier” star.

From Los Angeles Times

Steak tartare and a martini In the late afternoon, I love to go over to the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel and have steak tartare and a martini.

From Los Angeles Times

On Akoko’s £120 tasting menu, plantain puffs have been served with beef tartare, and Gambian stew with Irish oysters.

From New York Times