According to legend, invading barbarians such as the Huns, Tartars and other Attilas who marched upon the East of France several thousand years ago, ate pieces of raw meat that they had tenderized by leaving them for a few hours under the horse's saddle. From this legend comes the name "Tartare Steak" given to any ground raw meat dish. The following version is lighter than the traditional recipe, which blends the mixture with an egg yolk.
