johnwu

Originally posted by 樂壇渣Fit人 at 2005-6-7 07:49 PM:' D1 z3 x, a" ^/ u" e& X& H! a
成太, 我想問如何挑選一塊靚既牛扒?0 r6 S5 `" T; Z
有何秘訣?
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  p2 n7 L7 U7 G) Q6 d1 ^! B, Uthanks in advance

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Steak come in many different cuts.  The price and texture and favor is different...% t  a6 ?: }* Z& X, e' W7 V
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1) Filet Mignons (tendorlion)
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2) rib steak (with bone) and rib eye (boneless)
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: c5 d8 L3 K2 W( w8 e# a9 ?3)Strip\New York Steak5 U, i3 U% A$ {: f8 z* Y) N
Strong favor, boneless, medium fat, less tendor than the two above
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Lean, tougher, cheaper. W$ H  x! ]/ k7 s

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. O- X9 f6 u9 C' t- L+ r! dUsually the larger side of the meat is Sirloin, and the smaller side is  Filet Mignons
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: ?4 F9 a4 q2 Q( DI 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.) j. q% X5 e, Y: P
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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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8 i0 V5 E/ `' i2 h/ U; t& RBut 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".
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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 - A6 }" G& B- c5 M
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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
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