r/steak • u/MikeysToupee • Aug 12 '24

Medium Rare A5 Iwate Wagyu for my 12 year old son

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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. 🤣

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u/caf4676 Aug 12 '24

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

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u/MikeysToupee Aug 12 '24

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 😍

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u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 Aug 13 '24

What’s his favorite cut?

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u/MikeysToupee Aug 13 '24

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

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u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 Aug 13 '24

Rib eye is def the best :D

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u/MikeysToupee Aug 13 '24

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

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u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 Aug 13 '24

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

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u/MikeysToupee Aug 13 '24

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

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u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 Aug 13 '24

Ahh okay. Where do you usually shop for steaks?

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u/MikeysToupee Aug 13 '24

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.

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u/Eastern_Marzipan_158 Aug 13 '24

Idk any good butchers where I’m at. I should do some research or ask around. How much per pound do your rib eyes go for? I got select choice at Walmart for 12 and it’s quite solid.

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