Beef Foie Gras?

I should say that while most people would throng hotel buffets and other glitzy eateries for their 'buka puasa' treat, I on the other hand would rather stay at home and try cooking something special for the family.

Which is why when I saw Cold Storage stocking Wagyu Beef at RM33.90 per kilo, I quickly bought a slab of this really good meat without any hesitancy.

Only that it wasn't RM39.90, but more like RM399.90!


It was too late as I only realized it when I reached the till, and because the have already cut the meat from a big roasting chunk (which later I found out costs more than my wife's monthly wages..), there really was no turning back.

Now, I've heard of stories of people having to fork out RM300 - RM500 per dish in a fancy Japanese restaurant, so at RM139, I have wasted money on something more ridiculous than this.

Halal? Well if my PTD sis-in-law from the Agriculture Ministry is to be believed, then all beef imported into Malaysia should be Halal by default. So, no qualms there.

But honestly, just take a look at this piece of red, gloriously marbled meat:


Have you seen anything more spectacular?

I haven't cooked it yet, but perhaps if something special happens in the Liverpool vs. Man U match this weekend, I'd just might be having my grill all fired up and ready to roll!

Cooking instructions? Well, not like traditional steaks, you'd want the marbling fat to baste the meat from the inside, so intense heat is a big no-no. Seared crust outside, a reasonable time to rest, and hopefully a short trip to gastronomical heaven in a few quick slices with a steak knife (some say, you should be able to cut it with a fork!).

Well, we'll see.