Wagyu Beef Pho Tartare

There are a few processes to this recipe, which is more ‘dinner-party special’ than ‘fast midweek feed’. It’s my take on traditional Vietnamese pho, the brothy noodle soup found throughout the country. Toasting the rice is a common Asian cookery hack, used to add texture and a smoky, nutty flavour to dishes. If you’ve ever made pappadums, you’ll be a pro at frying the rice paper, which uses a similar technique. Watching the rice paper puff up is fun – and fast! – but take care, as the oil is super hot.