johnwu

Originally posted by 樂壇渣Fit人 at 2005-6-7 07:49 PM:7 M$ t) j. Q. r, p& i8 I8 o. g
成太, 我想問如何挑選一塊靚既牛扒?
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thanks in advance

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I can help in this :
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Steak come in many different cuts.  The price and texture and favor is different...
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% u% n& }, _# g* M1) Filet Mignons (tendorlion). _+ I( ^( ?  ^2 C
Most expensive, most tender,boneless,  medium fat, medium favor.
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4 D/ V; b' b  R, u8 C* ?2) rib steak (with bone) and rib eye (boneless)' m8 ]9 a5 S& g3 u% o3 `4 J2 u9 d2 Q
High fat, soft, highest favor (because of the fat)
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3)Strip\New York Steak
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T-bone is a special cut that has the T shape bone; W/ T' K5 ]/ f
Usually the larger side of the meat is Sirloin, and the smaller side is  Filet Mignons
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I personally like Filet Mognon or Rib eye the best because they are the most tender.  And I perfer Rib eye over filet because of the better favor.
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Steak is best grill on open fire or special high tempature oven.

johnwu

You guys have to try grilling steak on open fire. : W; _9 ~, Y! i6 S. b
It's the best because you don't need to add any oil, and keep the raw favor of the steak.' R: ~7 O. u, x" x/ ^8 F3 G( {
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But I guess it would be hard to do if you don't have a outdoor grill.

johnwu

Another thing to know when buying steak is "aging".% H( J0 V( |; M! I
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Sing can explain the science behind this.  ]! _7 g: ]5 X# y! P0 `" H
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Aging is a process that store the steak in a low temputare enviroment for usually 28 days or more.  This process make the steak taste better.  There are 2 kind of agina method, "dry age" and "wet age".  "dry aged" steak is more expensive and is perfered 6 J' U7 }; l# y- N8 a3 F
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So aged steak cost more than fresh steak.  The price difference can be more than double for a aged steak in north america.  The best steak house always served dry aged steak.  So next time the you go to a resturant, you know what kind of stuff they are serving you.

johnwu

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johnwu

Mr/Ms Sing,0 h4 W2 f3 F/ r/ L3 q3 [
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I suggest our next topic to be :
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