Testing if it’s “done”
Try a little salsa Steak and salsa may not sound like a natural fit, but believe us it works a treat. Salsa is quick and simple to
Steaks become firmer as they cook, so you can use touch to test how well done they are. To get used to the ‘feel’ of a
prepare and is great on top or as a side for your steak.
steak’s doneness, use your thumb and appropriate finger, as per the diagrams below. The firmness of the ball of your palm indicates how firm your steak should be for the desired doneness. To test, press the centre of the steak with the
Here’s how
back of your tongs or your clean fingertip, e.g. a medium steak will feel springy, like the ball of your palm when your
Mix together chopped tomato with roughly
thumb and ring finger make a circle.
chopped parsley, coriander and finely chopped garlic. Add a little olive oil and red wine vinegar, and a touch of dried or fresh chilli – if you like a bit of kick.
Test it…
Rare steak
You’ll only need a few minutes for each side, depending on thickness. Turn once only. A rare steak feels very soft with the back of the tongs.
Medium-ra steak
re
Cook on one side until moisture is just visible on the top surface. Turn once only. Cook on the other side until surface moisture is visible. The steak should feel soft with the back of your tongs.
Medium steak Cook on one side until moisture pools on the top. Turn once only.
When moisture pools again,
it’s almost ready. Continue to cook until the steak feels springy
with the back of your tongs. 8
Medium-w steak
ell
dium, Follow same steps as me rt of but leave on a cooler pa r until the grill for a little longe the the steak feels firm with back of the tongs.
Well done steak
Cook on one side until
on top. Turn and cook
moisture pools on second side until
moisture pools again. Red uce
Now rest it!
heat slightly or move steaks to a coo ler part of the barbecue. Continue to cook until it feels ver y firm with the back of the tongs. Barbecued rump steak with salsa
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