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Steak, also known as steak, is a cut ofbeef.It is one of the most common foods in Western cuisine.The cooking methods for steak mainly include frying and grilling.So, do you know how to cook steak to a certain degree of doneness?Now, I will tell you how to cook steak to a certain degree of doneness!Westerners like to eat steak with a raw flavor, because this steak has a moderate amount of fat and a slight meatiness, which tastes very delicious.Easterners prefer to eat cooked steak. The ways to cook steak are also very diverse, but do you know all the ways to cook steak?Westerners have different dining etiquette than Easterners, so how to eat steak?We all know that steak hasprotein.The content is very high, but what are the specific nutritional values of steak?
How to cook steak to a certain degree of doneness
Steak is different from most cooked foods, steak is usually not cooked completely, but can be adjusted to a personal preference.The degree of doneness is divided into odd numbers, so how to cook steak to a certain degree of doneness?Now, let's find the answer with!
Blue steak: The two sides are heated on a hot iron plate for 30-60 seconds, the purpose is to lock in the moisture of the steak, so that the outer meat and the inner raw meat have a different texture, the outer layer is easy to sauce, and the inner raw meat maintains the original meat flavor.
Rare steak: The steak isredinside and maintains a certain temperature on each part, while having a raw part.
Medium rare steak: Most meats accept the heat, penetrating and spreading to the center, but have not changed much, when cut, the upper and lower sides are brown, turning to pink in the center, and then the center is meat color, accompanied by blood leakage.(This effect is more obvious in fresh beef and thick steaks, but it is difficult to achieve this effect in frozen beef and thin steaks)
Medium steak: The steak is mostly pink, with light gray and brown, the entire steak is balanced in temperature and taste.
Medium well steak: The steak is mainly light gray, brown, with a small amount of pink, with a heavy texture, and chewable.
Well done steak: The entire steak is brown, the beef is fully cooked, with a heavy texture.
So, when cooking steak, a degree of doneness between five and seven is the most delicious.The delicious grilled beef ribs (beefribs), beef ribs come from the sixth to eighth ribs of the cow, also known as beef ribs.
All the ways to cook steak
Steak can be fried or grilled, but to make the steak tender and fragrant, the most effective way is to divide the cooking temperature into two stages.So, do you know all the ways to cook steak?Now, will tell you in detail!
Black pepper steak withhoneysauce
Main ingredients: steak (200g),cheese(50g), carrots(50g),cucumber(50g),grapes(2 pieces).Seasonings:
black peppergrains (appropriate amount) sea salt (appropriate amount) honey (appropriate amount) steak sauce ( MUSIC)Cooking method:
Equipment: Oven.
Instructions:
1. Mix freshly ground black pepper and sea salt, then coat the steak evenly and marinate for 20-30 minutes.
2.CarrotCut into rhombus, cucumber and cheese into pieces, strawberries cut in half.
3. Bake the marinated steak to 7 minutes (2 minutes per side).
4. Place 4 tablespoons of steak sauce and 1 tablespoon of honey to thicken.
5. Arrange the steak, vegetables, and cheese on a plate and drizzle with honey sauce.
Pan-fried steak
Main ingredients: steak (for 2 people),Broccoli(4 heads).
Side ingredients:Butter(as needed), salt (as needed),Pepper(as needed), barbecue sauce (2 tablespoons), oyster sauce (2 tablespoons), rice wine (1 tablespoon),Soy sauce(1 tablespoon), basil leaves (2 leaves).
Equipment:Frying pan.
Instructions:
1. Prepare 2 portions of steak, beat the meat with the back of a knife.
2. Season the steak with salt and pepper.Place a bowl and pour in 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce.Add rice wine to adjust the mixture.
3. Soak the beef in the prepared juice, sprinkle with basil, and marinate for 1 hour.
4. Heat the pan and melt the butter.Fry the steak for 5 minutes.
5. Flip over and continue to fry for 3 minutes, turn off the heat, and continue to heat for a while.
6. Blanch the broccoli and drain.
What is the best way to eat steak?
In recent years, western-style food has become very popular in China, but many people still lack a basic understanding of western-style food.Western culture emphasizes etiquette and rules, so it is very important to understand some knowledge about western-style food.So how should you eat steak?The following is a detailed explanation by Xiao Editor.
1. When eating with a fork and knife, use the fork and knife from the outside in. Hold the fork in your left hand and the knife in your right hand.
2. Extend your index finger to press on the back of the fork;In addition to the same way of holding the fork and knife, the knife can also be held tightly with your thumb and index finger, with the knife blade.Choose the method that is easier to eat according to the food.
3. Hold the left end of the food with the fork and fix it, then cut approximately one bite-sized food with the knife along the side of the fork, and then put it in your mouth.Note: When pulling the knife back, do not use force, but apply force when pressing forward, which can cut the food easily.
4. When using a knife, the knife blade should not face outwards.When putting down the knife and fork during the meal, separate the knife and fork and place them on the edge of the plate.The knife blade should face inward, indicating that you still need to eat.After eating each dish, fold the knife and fork together on the plate.If there is a conversation, you can hold the knife and fork, without putting it down.When you don't use a knife, you can also hold the fork in your right hand, but if you need to make gestures, you should put down the knife and fork, and never hold the knife or fork in your hand and wave it in the air, or one hand hold the knife and the other hand hold the napkin to wipe your mouth, or one hand hold the wine glass, and the other hand hold the fork to take food.Remember that at any time, you cannot put the tip of the knife and fork on the plate, and the other end on the table.
5. When there are small pieces of food gathered in the dish, you can use the knife to block it, and then use the fork to scoop it.
6. If the food has been seasoned with sauce, you can also use the knife to scrape the seasoning, and then use a spoon or seasoning to mix with the food and eat.
Nutritional value of steak
Eating beef in winter can warm the stomach, beef is a good food for winter.However, the understanding of beef in China is still not comprehensive. What is the nutritional value of steak?Let's take a look at the nutritional value of steak!
Beef is rich in protein, the composition of amino acids is moreCompared to pork, it is closer to the needs of the human body, which can improve the body's resistance, and is particularly suitable for people who need to grow, develop, or recover after surgery and illness.The
Lean meatContains rich and excellent nutrients, including high-quality protein, iron, and vitamin B group.Protein is an essential nutrient for maintaining human health.Protein, sugar, and fat are the three essential nutrients for the human body. They are also the most important nutrients for life.Our muscles, skin, organs, bones, blood vessels, hair, nails, etc., are all composed of them, and they are also the raw materials for producing blood, hormones, oxygen, nerve transmission, and immune substances.Beef is rich in easily absorbed iron, which can transport oxygen and energy to all parts of the body, relying on red blood cells in the blood.
These nutrients are essential for the body.Iron in food is divided into two types:For women who like to lose weight, iron deficiency is common. For those who want to maintain their youthful appearance, preventing iron deficiency is very important.
Symptoms of iron deficiency: anemia, poor blood, cold hands and feet, nails easy to break, hair easy to split.Women need more iron than men due to menstruation, and the amount of iron needed during menstruation is 15-30mg, while men need 20mg.In addition, to produce the blood of the baby during pregnancy, the amount of iron needed in the early stage of pregnancy is 10mg, and in the late stage and lactation, it needs to be 20mg, which is twice as much as men.Eating easily absorbed and low-calorie beef can greatly increase the absorption of iron.
How to judge the degree of doneness of steak
When we talk about steak, I think most people are familiar with it because it is a very popular food.And some basic knowledge about beef, I think many people may have misconceptions.For example, when hearing "three-quarters done", people think of steak with blood.In fact, the authentic steak with three-quarters done is not bloody, it is a beautiful light brown color, with a fragrant meat juice on the surface.So how can we distinguish the doneness of steak?The following is a detailed explanation by Mom's encyclopedia.
1. Well done: the steak is brown inside.
2. Medium well: the steak is mostly light brown with pink inside.
3. Medium: the steak is mostly pink with light and dark brown inside, the steak is very hot.
4. Medium rare: the steak is pink inside.5. Rare: the steak is completely raw.What is the best way to eat steak?
In China, people like to eat steak with potatoes, fried potatoes, and grilled mushrooms.
But the most common and delicious is salad.
Salad is often placed as a side dish, such as vegetable salad.
As well as a gap dish, such as main course and dessert.In addition to salad, you can also drink red wine.Because drinking red wine can enrich the taste and eliminate the oiliness of meat, and promote digestion.
But if you drink red wine, you can also drink fruit juice, such as passion fruit juice, apple juice, and lavender ice orange juice.PotatoesMud, and roastedMushroomsThis is also a good choice.However, the most common and delicious option should beSalad.When enjoying steak, salads often appear in many situations.The most common is as a side dish for the main course, such asVegetable salad.And as a side dish, it is also popular, such as between the main course andDessertbetween
In addition to pairing with salad, red wine can also be paired.Because drinking redWine can enrich the taste, and also eliminate the greasiness of meat, and promote digestion.In addition to drinking, you can also pair withJuices, such asPassion fruit juice,Apple juice, and lavender ice orange juice. These juices can also enhance the flavor., inpassion fruitjuice,applejuice and lavender ice juice, these juices can also enhance the feeling of coolness.