Basic Knowledge Flashcards
What is Short loin?
American name for cut from back of animal that contains part of the spine and includes the top loin and tenderloin.
Produces:
porterhouse (rear of short loin)
NY strip steak
T-bone (front of short loin)
What are the two parts that make up a Ribeye?
Dickle aka Cap and the rib
What is a Ribeye Cap?
aka Dickle
ouside edge of ribeye steak
super tender and flavorful
What are Truffles?
Fungi found at the root of Trees
Oak, Hazelnut, Poplar, Beech
Found in France, Italy, US and Australia
Black, white, summer/burgundy varietals
What is the difference between american and japanese wagyu?
Japanese is one of 4 breeds 100% and are only from japan.
Black, Brown, Polled, Shorthorn
American are Angus bred with one of the 4 japanese breeds.
What is a Hanger Steak?
One per cow. Considered the butcher’s cut. Comes from the PLATE section of the cow under the RIB section. Prized for its flavor.
What is a Flat Iron Steak?
Cut from the shoulder of the cow in the CHUCK section. Significantly marbled. Long cut insead of cross cut with a bone.
What is an American Skirt Steak?
Cut from the PLATE section of the cow. Long and Flat. Prized for its flavor. Used for Fajitas and in Chinese stir frys.
What is Kobe?
Beef from the Tajima strain of Wagyu cattle.
Black, Brown, Polled, Shorthorn
What is Chinese 5 Spice?
Star Anise Cinnamon Clove Fennel Seed Sichuan Pepper
What is Sichuan Pepper?
Also known as Chinese Coriander. Looks like a peppercorn. Has lemony overtones and creates tingly numbness in the mouth. In the Citrus family.
What dressings/vinaigrettes are available?
Balsamic Vinaigrette Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette Citrus Vinaigrette Black Basil Vinaigrette Truffle Vinaigrette Caesar Dressing Upper Ranch Dressing 1000 Island Dressing
What are Fine Herbs?
Parsley
Chives
Terragon
Chervil
What is Kurobuta?
Japanese Black Hog aka Berkshire Pig
Super juicy, tender and flavorful.
What is dry aged?
Air dryed in a certain temerature for certain amount of days. Very concentrated flavor, slightly earthy. Process we used before we had refrigerators.
What is wet aged?
Immediatly packed in plastic and cures in its own liquids. Usually what you would find in the supermarket.