johnwu

Originally posted by 樂壇渣Fit人 at 2005-6-7 07:49 PM:  C9 ]! E! [; k3 `2 g) t: t( G/ t
成太, 我想問如何挑選一塊靚既牛扒?
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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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7 o: X, \: w6 s1) Filet Mignons (tendorlion)  V$ `- S2 x' X5 p, _+ j* Q: ^$ X
Most expensive, most tender,boneless,  medium fat, medium favor.
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2) rib steak (with bone) and rib eye (boneless)
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Strong favor, boneless, medium fat, less tendor than the two above
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Lean, tougher, cheaper
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T-bone is a special cut that has the T shape bone
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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. ! b! G! n4 ?  N0 e* J) f0 R  s
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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johnwu

Another thing to know when buying steak is "aging".
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Sing can explain the science behind this.
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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
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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,) \; }8 f+ p1 D/ ^% j
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I suggest our next topic to be :
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2) Wine
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What do you think?