My local supermarkets have taken to selling these "steaks".
Back in September, I tried one, as reported here. It was as bad as I expected.
Yesterday, I noticed that they have helpfully put up a large sign informing their eager customers how to cook the things. Seems I did it all wrong.
According the 8 step instructions I should:
1. Prepare all the ingredients.
(Note: they don't tell you what those ingredients are)
2. Immerse the steak in Worcestershire Sauce, making sure the steak is completely submerged. Soak for at least half an hour.
(Note: the supermarket does not sell Worcestershire sauce)
3. Place the steak on oiled tinfoil/aluminum foil and place in a preheated oven at 400F (204C) for 45 minutes.
Note:
a) No one has an oven.
b) China, like almost all countries, uses Celcius. No one here would know what F is, but I love the precision of the conversion.
4. Boil an egg.
5. Cut broccoli into small pieces and slice shiitake mushrooms. Boil the broccoli with salt and seasonings and add a little oil to preserve the colour.
7. Heat a wok, add butter and fry the shiitake with garlic, salt and other seasonings.
8. Turn the steak over to avoid burning. Plate it. Serve with A1 sauce.
Note:
a) yes, the supermarket doesn't have A1 sauce. In fact, I've never seen it in China.
b) what happened to the egg and vegetables?
The final result.
Looks wonderful. I'll get it right next time!
