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The benefits of food IN YOUR KITCHEN

The benefits of food IN YOUR KITCHEN

Fresh fruits and vegetables are fragile. From the moment of harvest, the heat and oxygen in the air erode their vitamin and mineral content.

antioxidants. Proper storage is therefore key to enjoying all the benefits of the products you carefully purchase. Liebherr's BioFresh technology maintains a stable temperature slightly above 0°C, combined with perfectly controlled humidity. Optimal storage zones are provided for each type of fresh food: high humidity for fruits and vegetables, an adjustable temperature down to -2°C for fish and seafood, and a drier environment for meats, deli meats, and cheeses.

Flavors and nutrients

By slowing down oxidation, BioFresh helps you preserve the nutritional qualities of food, as well as its taste, color, and texture. You can shop with greater peace of mind, store food better, and enjoy fresh, wholesome produce for longer. And when it's time to prepare a homemade beef tartare or a parsley tabbouleh with fresh mint, you have the pleasure of cooking and the satisfaction of doing something good for yourself.

Homemade beef tartare with Tabasco

FOR 4 PEOPLE

PREPARATION TIME 25 MIN

COOKING TIME 10 MIN

• 500g of minced beef or beef cut into very small cubes with a knife

• 4 egg yolks

• 4 tbsp chopped white onion (or 1 onion)

• 4 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley (or 1/2 bunch)

• 4 tablespoons of chopped capers

• 8 gherkins, cut into small pieces

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tsp mustard

• 4 tsp vegetable oil

• Salt and pepper.

FOR HOMEMADE HOT SAUCE

• 25 g of Scotch bonnet peppers

• 35 g jalapeño pepper

• 10 cl of vinegar

• 1 pinch of salt.

STEP 1: Wearing gloves, open the chilies and remove the seeds. Place the chili flesh, vinegar, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool, then blend the sauce until smooth and pour it into a small bottle.

STEP 2: Mix all the tartare ingredients except the egg yolks and hot sauce. Serve the four tartares topped with an egg yolk and accompany them with a salad or fries. Let each person add the hot sauce to their liking.

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