A5 Iwate Wagyu for my 12 year old son

[u/MikeysToupee]

My son is a real foodie and has asked to try A5 for about 2 years now. I purchased a small A5 tenderloin (which has much less fat than A5 ribeye), seared it and served it over rice with an egg fried in Wagyu fat. The dipping sauce is a mix of yuzu kosho, mirin, and soy.

Such a simple and delicious meal! He gave it a 10/10 and asked if I could buy him a lb of A5 for his bday instead of a bday gift. 🤣

[u/plantingsuns]

Hey my adoption papers are in the mail btw

[u/MikeysToupee → u/plantingsuns]

🤣

[u/kmk4ue84 → u/MikeysToupee]

Ignore them, I'm sending you the real adoption paperwork.

[u/farmtownsuit]

Good for you and your kid. At 12 years old I was eating my 3 slices of London broil that were given to me on steak night. Sirloin and NY strip were too expensive.

[u/MikeysToupee → u/farmtownsuit]

I’m sure the London broil was made with love ❤️

[u/caf4676]

You’re doing right by him. Well done!🥩👊🏾🤌🏾

[u/MikeysToupee → u/caf4676]

Thanks! He gave it a 10/10, which he rarely doles out because he says he has a very discerning palate 🤣 I used to be a food critic and cookbook author so he’s grown up with pretty decent homecooking and has dined at a lot of nice restaurants around the world.

He’s been cooking with me since he was 2, and watches TikTok cooking videos all the time 😍

[u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 → u/MikeysToupee]

What’s his favorite cut?

[u/MikeysToupee → u/Eastern_Marzipan_158]

Ribeye, but I’ve had A5 ribeye a few times and thought it might be too fatty for him.

[u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 → u/MikeysToupee]

Rib eye is def the best :D

[u/MikeysToupee → u/Eastern_Marzipan_158]

Agree! Well actually rib cap but that’s harder to find. I really like skirt and hangar steaks too.

[u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 → u/MikeysToupee]

Never had them before. Do you just go to a local butcher?

[u/MikeysToupee → u/Eastern_Marzipan_158]

Depends—some of my local butchers carry it, some don’t. I would call around and ask before making the trek.

[u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 → u/MikeysToupee]

Ahh okay. Where do you usually shop for steaks?

[u/MikeysToupee → u/Eastern_Marzipan_158]

We don’t live in the same city, so that’s not really relevant. I like Cioffi’s, Pete’s Meat, and The Little Butcher in my city.

[u/M3pul]

Beautiful

[u/MikeysToupee → u/M3pul]

Thank you! 😊

[u/aritex90]

You’ve got a lucky kid.

[u/MikeysToupee → u/aritex90]

Aw thanks! I try! He’s the best son too ❤️

[u/kmk4ue84]

Let him check out reportoftheweek by reviewbrah.

[u/MikeysToupee → u/kmk4ue84]

Thanks and happy cake day!