Table of Rome Carpaccio
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TypeStarter
Serves4 people
DateOctober 22, 2026
A solemn starter shaped like the ICC judges’ bench.
A formal starter: a rectangle of beef carpaccio, bordered with capers and Parmesan, referencing the International Criminal Court’s judges’ bench. The arrangement honors the solemnity of the news about the Sacharov Prize.
Ingredients
- 300 g beef loin (carpaccio, sliced)
- 60 g arugula
- 4 tbsp capers
- 40 g Parmesan cheese (shaved)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Place a rectangular sheet of plastic wrap on each plate.
- Arrange the carpaccio slices into a neat rectangle (about 12 x 20 cm per plate).
- Carefully remove the wrap so the carpaccio stays in shape on the plate.
- Line the long sides of the rectangle with capers, representing the bench seats.
- At the short side, arrange a row of Parmesan shavings, as symbolic gavels.
- Place a narrow strip of arugula in the center, as a green runner.
- Drizzle with olive oil, a bit of lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately to preserve the clean shape.
Serving notes
- Serve on large white plates for a formal look.
- Keep the rectangle exactly centered on the plate.