Catalan sausage is a food often used as an appetizer, but it is also very versatile for creating surprising dishes. Catalan sausage tartare is one of them and is even considered a gourmet recipe, as it combines simplicity and elegance. The steps to make it are very simple, as it takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare, and the final result is truly delicious.

The main ingredient, as it could not be otherwise, is Ventulà extra catalan sausage —or truffle catalan sausage or lactose-free catalan sausage if you have chosen those options—, which should be finely chopped. This dish originates from steak tartare, which in its classic recipe is made with marinated raw beef. Therefore, it is important that the catalan sausage is quite tender so that the flavor resembles the original recipe, and the rest of the ingredients are of top quality.

Next, the ingredients responsible for adding flavor and texture to this preparation come into play: tomato, sweet and sour pickles, and spring onion. You should chop them with a knife —or a blender if you prefer— and put them in a bowl. With all the ingredients prepared, the next step is to mix them uniformly and add the mustard, extra virgin olive oil, and ground black pepper in the desired amount. In this case, because of the weight of the catalan sausage in the recipe, it is not necessary to add salt.

In this way, and in just a few minutes, you can surprise your guests with an exquisite catalan sausage tartare. It is a very versatile recipe for plating, as once all the ingredients are properly mixed, you can serve it as a main dish using a cooking ring, or even as an appetizer, with some toast, tartlets, or any other base for serving canapés. In either case, you can add the final touch with lime zest. Simply sprinkle a small amount —to taste— so that the dish acquires a citrusy and intense flavor.