{"id":45026,"date":"2021-06-28T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T01:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=45026"},"modified":"2021-06-09T15:37:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T07:37:56","slug":"steak-cooking-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/steak-cooking-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s The Difference Between Rare &#038; Medium-Well? Here\u2019s All You Need To Know About Steak Doneness\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the looks of it, grilling steak seems pretty straightforward, right? It\u2019s not any different from cooking, say, chicken breast. Except that it very much is. You see, there are different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steak cooking levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and each requires some degree of finesse and knowledge to nail right.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you cook better steaks, we decipher the specifications between well and medium-well, and the preferred temperatures for each doneness, amongst other important aspects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steak Cooking Levels:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How Do They Look Like And What Do They Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rare<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45031\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45031\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Rare-min.jpg\" alt=\"steak cooking levels\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Rare-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Rare-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Rare-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Rare-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Rare-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Rare-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@hirmin\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max Kleinen<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/wSKbEdt2XHI\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is rarely (pun very much intended) requested at steakhouses because it\u2019s close to eating raw <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=beef\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beef<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if not for a slightly charred outside. Rare steaks have a warm but visible red centre, which is encased by light brown sides. It should be soft and tender to touch, much like fresh meat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try using lean cuts with a minimal fat content like sirloins and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=tenderloin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenderloins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they tend to brown quicker on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Tefal-Cookware-Cook-Clean-Frypan-(28cm)-(B22506)-i.23746946.5644932024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don\u2019t forget to remove excess moisture with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Kitchen-Tissues-cat.2600.2603.23737\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitchen towels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will almost guarantee a crusty sear. Rare steaks are prone to overcooking, so be sure to use an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Walfos-Digital-Probe-Meat-Thermometer-i.135150708.5205449793\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instant-read thermometer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to close monitoring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Colour: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red in the middle with charred outsides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Texture: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft, slightly chewy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cooking time: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five minutes on each side for one-inch steak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal internal temperature: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48 to 52 degrees Celsius.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium-Rare<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45029\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45029\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-Rare-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-Rare-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-Rare-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-Rare-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-Rare-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-Rare-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-Rare-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@emersonvieira\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emerson Vieira<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/lanootd2FcU\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The golden standard of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steak cooking levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and also the most widely accepted, you can\u2019t go wrong with medium-rare. The centre is slightly cooked through without losing moisture or flavour, which results in a melt-in-your-mouth and buttery sensation in every bite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaner cuts are recommended to achieve this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steak doneness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These include a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Imported-Premium-Beef-Striploin-3-4Kg%C2%B1-Australia-New-Zealand-India-Frozen-i.264001529.4734572441\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">striploin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or hanger steak. If you opt for a one-inch steak, it should take about seven minutes of cooking time on each side. We recommend using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/COOKER-KING-Cast-Iron-Grill-Pan-Steak-Griddle-Pan-Skillet-Steak-Grill-Pan-26cm-Suitable-for-All-Stoves-Gas-Induction-Stove-i.199243299.5187505658\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cast iron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it evens out heat quickly, allowing the meat to brown and sear better. Lastly, don\u2019t forget to let it rest for eight to 10 minutes. Not doing this almost guarantees a dry steak. You don\u2019t want that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Colour: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pink in the centre with hints of red. The sides and outside are caramelised to a light brown shade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Texture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Soft but more fibrous compared to rare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cooking time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seven minutes on each side for a one-inch steak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal internal temperature: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54 degrees Celsius.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45030\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45030\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-min.jpg\" alt=\"steak cooking levels\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Medium-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <i> <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@foodiman\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iman zaker<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Et1rVF1YJe8\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steak cooking levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, many get confused between medium and medium-rare <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steak doneness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So how do you tell them apart? Just examine the middle. Medium-rare steaks have more pink than browned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Meat-cat.2600.24986.24995\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Medium steaks are on the reverse; more brown than pink. The mouthfeel is distinguishable between the two as well, with medium steak having more of a robust bite to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you\u2019ll be cooking at higher temperatures to reach medium doneness, it\u2019s recommended to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Australian-Chill-ANGUS-Beef-Ribeye-Grade-AA-(250g-300g)-i.127913010.6175826159\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rib-eye<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or filet mignon steak because they have a higher fat content. Which results in a flavourful finish that isn\u2019t too dry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Colour: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pink but with more brown in the middle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Texture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Firm to the touch and less tender.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cooking time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10 minutes on each side for a one-inch steak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal internal temperature: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 degrees Celsius.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium-Well<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45034\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-45034 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steaks-Levels-Medium-Well-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steaks-Levels-Medium-Well-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steaks-Levels-Medium-Well-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steaks-Levels-Medium-Well-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steaks-Levels-Medium-Well-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steaks-Levels-Medium-Well-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steaks-Levels-Medium-Well-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@tomatetv\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carlos Davila Cepeda<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/lpkDVZF_cbw\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer your steak cooked through with just a hint of pink? Then the medium-well doneness will suit your appetite. It\u2019s got good charring on the top and bottom as well as a decadent inside to compensate for the obvious lack of moisture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steaks that hold up well at this level of doneness include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=wagyu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wagyu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and rib-eye. Both are known to have ample marbling, meaning there\u2019s enough unsaturated fat to pull off a medium-well finish that isn\u2019t too tough to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Colour: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hints of pink with brown all over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Texture: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Springy and firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cooking time: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 minutes on each side for a one-inch steak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal internal temperature: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65 degrees Celsius.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well-Done\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45033\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45033\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Well-Done-min.jpg\" alt=\"steak cooking levels\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Well-Done-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Well-Done-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Well-Done-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Well-Done-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Well-Done-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Well-Done-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@raiakash\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akash Rai<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Xoo1LJd0nm8\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out of all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steak cooking levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this one is certainly the most polarising. Steak snobs call it inedible and chefs will almost definitely judge you for having your steak this way. But as with all things food, preference dictates and it\u2019s not wrong to enjoy a well-done steak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When making a well-done steak, the cut is the key. You\u2019ll need one that has very high-fat content, so a rib-eye, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Australian-Grass-Fed-Beef-T-Bone-Steak-1-KG-HALAL-100--i.39332303.9642757984\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-bone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or skirt steak will be just nice. Although it\u2019s a well-done steak you\u2019re making, temperature control is just as important. You want something that still tastes like steak, not <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=beef%20jerky\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beef jerky<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Colour: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Texture: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chewy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Cooking time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 minutes on each side for a one-inch steak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ideal internal temperature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 71 degrees Celsius.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Should You Season Your Steak?<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45032\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45032\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Seasoning-min.jpg\" alt=\"steak cooking levels\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Seasoning-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Seasoning-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Seasoning-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Seasoning-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Seasoning-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steak-Levels-Seasoning-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@goumbik\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lukas<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/raw-meat-on-beige-wooden-surface-618773\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pexels<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">steak cooking levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is only half the equation. To truly create a soulful plate of succulent steak, you need to season it properly and generously. For starters, you can\u2019t go wrong with the dynamic duo of essential steak prep: salt and pepper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not just ordinary salt, though. Try using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/(Ready-Stock)-Imported-Maldon-Sea-Salt-Flakes-250g-i.273610963.6740298630\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosher salt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because its crystal size allows for prime absorption into the outer layer of the steak. Adding to that is freshly ground <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/AJI-SHIO-Black-Pepper-(80g)-i.154588162.5939395465\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black pepper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for flavour and aroma. To amp up the seasoning, you can drizzle it with chopped <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Herbs-Spices-cat.2600.15270.15273\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herbs and spices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/HEXA-HALAL-Rosemary-leaves-20gm-i.21991306.371109171\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rosemary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Dried-Bay-Leaf-Bay-Leaves-%E6%9C%88%E6%A1%82%E5%8F%B6-%E9%A6%99%E5%8F%B6-Daun-Salam-100g-200g-500g-1kg-Herbs-Spices-Ready-Stock-i.307742221.6555679382\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bay leaves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can spice your steak about an hour before cooking so there\u2019s enough time for it to soak in the seasoning. For a more convenient approach, use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=sous%20vide%20machine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sous vide machine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prep a few days beforehand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To recreate a fine dining-like steak, baste it with a mixture of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-KLANG-VALLEY-ONLY-ANCHOR-UNSALTED-BUTTER-(227G)-i.202239941.6851756482\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">melted butter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/McCormick-Herb-Spices-12g-Thyme-Leaves-i.238117291.3133585613\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fresh thyme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bawang-Putih-White-Garlic-%E7%99%BD%E8%92%9C-AA-Grade-5.5cm-7cm-400g-Fresh-Vegetable-i.406767346.9934322557\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garlic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the final moments of cooking. 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