Butchers Grill Restaurant Bourke Street Melbourne, Melbourne Docklands

Vishal Thakur
Head Chef at Butchers Grill, Docklands

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Chef's Hints & Tips

HINT 1

When preparing meats or other proteins such as poultry or seafood it is vital that your pan, grill or hot plate is very hot before cooking or adding any oil.

This ensures a good sear on the meat, locking in the flavour and juices and enhancing the taste. This also prevents sticking and gives the full flavour of the oil and not a burnt if not sour taste.
by Chef Ben James

HINT 2

Soak wooden skewers in luke warm water over night.
This prevents the wood from splintering and also helps to stop them burning on the barbie. by Chef Ben James

HINT 3

When cooking a steak, always make sure the meat is massaged with a little bit of oil. by Chef Vishal Thakur

HINT 4

Bring the steak to room temperature before cooking. This allows the meat muscles to relax, for more tenderness.
by Chef Vishal Thakur

HINT 5

Always rest a steak for half the time it was cooked for.
by Chef Vishal Thakur

HINT 6

The best temperature to eat steak is medium-rare to medium.
by Chef Vishal Thakur

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