Steak has got to be one of the most beloved foods in the world, especially when it’s cooked according to your liking. Over the years, various recipes and treatments from different parts of the globe have been thought up to make eating steak an even more enjoyable experience.
But, even if you are just having a regular T-bone, porterhouse, or ribeye, a few tweaks can make a whole world of difference to your meal. The most famous place to get the best steak in Abu Dhabi offers six ways for you to enjoy your steak even more.
1. Do without the gravy or sauce first — just stick with a sprinkle of salt.
Most people think that salt will just make steak — well, salty but that’s not all it can do. The right amount of salt does not make the meat salty, it actually enhances the flavor of the meat. The subcutaneous fat releases a deeper flavor because of the salt. Many even find steak thoroughly satisfying even with just this basic seasoning.
Some restaurants offer different kinds of salt, though. Lemon-pepper salt is a favorite. Rosemary-salt is also a popular choice, and it makes the steak not just more flavorful, but aromatic as well.
2. Pair it with a lot of roasted vegetables.
This makes a delightful difference in the taste of the veggies. The crisp is still there and it goes well with the softness of the meat. Plus, the smoky flavor is truly nice. In Asia, it’s likewise common practice to sprinkle the roasted vegetables with a bit of sesame oil and sesame seeds for that surprisingly good nutty quality. It makes the steak less intimidating in a way, but just as delicious.
3. Try different complimenting wines.
Channel your inner gourmand and do not just order one kind of complimenting wine for your steak, order different kinds. Play the experience up as if you’re a food critic and discover the nuances in flavor beverages can create for steak.
If you will be having your steak meal at a top steakhouse in the area, for sure, the restaurant can recommend several different wine pairings for your steak. Indulge yourself a little and try as many of the wines that are said to go well with your order. From this, you will find out what your preferred wine is for certain steaks.
4. Make it a game.
Playing games during a meal may not sit well with many, but in some countries, they make meals enjoyable by incorporating a game into them. This does not involve playing with food. It’s more like playing for food.
Some play trivia games to be able to sample the steak order of their companions. Meanwhile, there’s a coin toss game that would allow the winner to get the final bite of every steak order on the table.
Of course, you can only do this if you’re with a group, so, when you are, give these games a try. Who knows, you may start a fun steak dinner tradition in your family or group of friends.
5. Sample similarly prepared steaks that come from different places.
How about ordering a couple or a few T-bone steaks that originated from different places but are prepared similarly. For example, order wagyu, black Angus, and US prime t-bone steaks that are cooked using the same recipe. Compare how one type of beef differs from the other.
This is another way for you to get more out of the experience, and it’s fun to carry out when dining out with friends. The comparison game makes for a more exciting meal. And, the best thing about this is, you will be able to determine what specific kind of meat you genuinely prefer and will frequently be ordering in the future.
6. Find a steakhouse by the beach.
In the words of Adam Bianchi or Buzzfeed’s Worth It, “good food tastes even better by the ocean.” It’s hard to argue with this because when you’re having a luxurious meal like a steak, and you have a gorgeous view of the ocean, you can’t help but feel great contentment in life.
The experience is like a beautifully-wrapped gift. You have the salty beach air, which has always been known to boost appetite, perfectly prepared steak to satisfy your craving, and a majestic beach panorama — how can you not feel blessed in such a moment and setting?
For enjoyable meals, the quality of the food you’re eating is undoubtedly the most important thing. However, a few thoughtful approaches enhance the experience as well.
If steak is one of your all-time favorite foods, hopefully, the suggestions here will make every steak meal you have in the future even more satisfying for you.
AUTHOR BIO
Chiara Bisignani is the F&B Marketing Executive at Saadiyat Beach Club. She oversees website maintenance, PR requests, marketing initiatives and all general guests’ enquiries for the company’s destinations of KOI Restaurant & Lounge, Boa Steakhouse and Caramel Restaurant and Lounge in Abu Dhabi.
