johnwu

Originally posted by 樂壇渣Fit人 at 2005-6-7 07:49 PM:
( ^) ^0 g& X0 n# ^' i5 Q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 :! \4 d( A1 ?# i6 m1 e0 v/ t
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Steak come in many different cuts.  The price and texture and favor is different...
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1) Filet Mignons (tendorlion)
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2) rib steak (with bone) and rib eye (boneless), a4 p3 N# f# K# K
High fat, soft, highest favor (because of the fat): p- e! B+ Q) s) l  V

! i8 z5 T% p# t8 d, Q4 }6 d3)Strip\New York Steak
8 W. z5 S$ V1 YStrong favor, boneless, medium fat, less tendor than the two above
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4)sirloin' m$ t5 U7 p. b/ M+ c
Lean, tougher, cheaper
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5) T-bone
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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.8 k  U" r7 z- Y% M* B- [

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johnwu

You guys have to try grilling steak on open fire. % u; F; e* t% d' _
It's the best because you don't need to add any oil, and keep the raw favor of the steak.
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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".2 a2 J9 I+ _, f, y
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Sing can explain the science behind this.: l# y# y- A5 m6 v& Z0 t1 x7 b3 E

3 ~+ r% d- |% W9 a0 }8 }" IAging 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
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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,
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1) Beer# `$ P2 t: t# x4 ]
2) Wine
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What do you think?