johnwu

Originally posted by 樂壇渣Fit人 at 2005-6-7 07:49 PM:5 C; A" J$ I- g% I; N# W8 p% 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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Most expensive, most tender,boneless,  medium fat, medium favor.
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  ?) ^8 Z+ J" l6 O2) rib steak (with bone) and rib eye (boneless)8 S% G+ |. z& S0 O* s; r
High fat, soft, highest favor (because of the fat)
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3)Strip\New York Steak
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Lean, tougher, cheaper. Y' b! k4 z3 X4 r

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, S1 L* _8 m8 p8 ^+ WUsually the larger side of the meat is Sirloin, and the smaller side is  Filet Mignons
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! n: L% N, c( c7 ^, l6 ~2 KI 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.
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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".+ R7 Q! P: `) z! k! @
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Sing can explain the science behind this.
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; F* s0 ?: A# e1 [6 JAging 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 4 ?; G. r! ]  a: R" s

2 ?5 X1 {& X' L( G7 Y1 _6 @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,
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1) Beer
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What do you think?