A Slow Living Lunch: Beef Tataki with Herby Green Sauce

What is the slow living lifestyle?

Slow living is more than a trend—it’s a conscious choice to reject hustle culture and reconnect with life’s simple pleasures. It’s the warm sun on your back while prepping fresh herbs, the gentle clink of ceramic cutlery on a Sunday, and the joy of making something from scratch. It’s choosing fewer, better things—from food to fashion.

At Stitch & Hide, slow living is stitched into everything we do. Just like this recipe, our handcrafted eco-certified leather goods are designed with care, intention, and a deep respect for the planet.

How does slow food support sustainable living?

The slow food movement aligns perfectly with the slow living ethos. It promotes:

• Locally sourced ingredients
• Seasonal eating
• Ethical meat consumption
• Cooking with love and purpose

When you choose meals like Beef Tataki, made with fresh herbs and minimal waste, you’re practicing mindful consumption—just like when you invest in timeless leather accessories that age beautifully and stay with you for years.

Why Beef Tataki? The perfect mindful meal

Beef Tataki is a dish that celebrates balance. It’s lean, clean, and flavourful—requiring just a few quality ingredients and a touch of patience.

It’s also a showstopper. Sliced thin and paired with a punchy green sauce, it’s the kind of dish that invites conversation, celebration, and appreciation of craftsmanship—just like a well-made leather bag.

How to make Beef Tataki with Herby Green Sauce

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Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

For the beef:

• 500g beef fillet
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sugar

For the herby green sauce:

• 2 large handfuls of mixed herbs (parsley, coriander incl. roots, mint, chives, dill, basil – ~150g)
• 50g capers
• 1 green chilli (optional, seeds removed)
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Method:

• Prep the beef: Trim off any silver skin and season well with salt.
• Sear it: Heat oil in a pan and brown the beef on all sides. Add soy sauce, sake, mirin and sugar. Simmer for 3 mins to reduce the liquid slightly.
• Marinate: Place the beef and sauce in a sealed bag. Chill for at least 1 hour (4 is ideal).
• Make the green sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until chunky but cohesive. Adjust seasoning.
• Slice & serve: Thinly slice beef, drizzle over bag juices, and top with herby green sauce.

What does slow living have to do with fashion?

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Much like slow food, slow fashion is about considered choices:

• Choosing natural materials over synthetic
• Supporting makers and traditional techniques
• Owning less, but loving what you own more

Stitch & Hide crafts bags and accessories that reflect this same mindset. Our eco-certified leather is ethically sourced and tanned with care—designed to be used, loved, and passed down, not tossed away.

So whether you're prepping a mindful lunch or choosing a new tote, the slow living lens can guide you toward better decisions.

Why Stitch & Hide champions conscious consumption

We believe in timelessness over trends. That means:

• Eco-certified leather (Gold-rated by LWG)
• Plastic-free packaging
• Minimalist designs that outlast fashion cycles
• Intentional ownership, not fast consumerism

This same value of “buy once, buy well” applies to what’s on your plate too. Beef Tataki is a meal made with intention—simple ingredients elevated through technique, time, and care.

Time to Slow Down: A Call to Live with Intention

Here’s to slow Sundays, long lunches, and choices that matter. Whether it's what’s on your plate or what’s on your shoulder, let every decision reflect your values.

Cook slow. Buy better. Live well.

FAQ Section

What’s the difference between slow food and organic food?

Slow food is about the pace and principles of cooking—local, traditional, sustainable. Organic refers to how food is grown (without chemicals). They often overlap but aren't the same.

Can I make Beef Tataki ahead of time?

Yes! You can marinate and chill the beef for up to 24 hours. Slice just before serving for best texture.

What leather products are eco-certified?

Stitch & Hide’s bags, wallets, and accessories use eco-certified leather that meets environmental best practices in tanning and sourcing.

What’s the best way to start slow living?

Start small—cook from scratch, shop consciously, and simplify your wardrobe. Choose quality over quantity in every area of life… and why not build yourself a wood fired pizza oven from scratch?

Is Beef Tataki suitable for kids?

Absolutely. You can reduce the green chilli in the sauce or serve it on the side. It’s protein-packed, flavourful, and fun to eat.