I love steak more than any other food at all, but never seem to be able to cook it the perfect way.

I started cooking it well done (basically black) as i was brought up being told that if its not dark brown right through, then its raw and uncooked. I gradually went from well done to blue. Blue, in my opinion is the nicest tasting way to cook it.

I generally just let it get to room temperature, heat the cast iron griddle very hot and do each side for about 30 seconds. done. Its normally slightly burnt on the outside with a tiny bit (1mm or less) or brown inside and the rest is red.

However, i feel that i am missing something, so wanted to know if anyone had any herbs or spices to rub into the meat prior to cooking to give it that extra taste?

Thanks

Rob

Right, i was looking at a base and it needs 1 cube of ginger. I guess this is roughly 1 square inch of fresh ginger and i also guess it requires chopping finely (and eventually blending with the other ingredients)

My question is that my wife went shopping and knew i needed ginger, but decided to get powdered ginger. How much of this should i use instead?

Rob

Hi, I have just registered here and a bit lost (to say the least)

I always thought that if you make a curry, you make the whole thing, rather than having to make a base and then other stuff (sorry, i really have no idea at all. lol)

Could someone please let me know exactly what i need to make? I like Kormas and from a little reading, i think i need to make a base (not sure which 1 i need to make) and then make the Korma?

Any help would be great

Thanks

Rob

Hi, Just found this site from a friend and think its great.

I am terrible at cooking curries and only ever tried once or twice and they werent great. I end up using premade jar stuff that is full of fat and salt.

Hopefully i will be able to make an alternative healthy curry that is much nicer than the bottled stuff in the supermarkets.

Rob