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How to Cook Wagyu Steak like a Master Chef : Famu Japanese Butcher Tips

 Originating from Japan, Wagyu beef is renowned for its exceptional marbling, tenderness, and rich umami flavour. Japanese Wagyu is the most prized styles of beef out there, so it’s important that you cook it properly!   WHAT IS WAGYU? The term "Wagyu" means "Japanese cow". What makes Wagyu special is that it took hundreds of years perfecting the genetics and how it is raised with great care, focusing on feeding and breeding. The key feature of Wagyu beef is its marbling – thin lines of fat spread through the meat, making it very tender and buttery. This special texture and flavor show how much care goes into raising Wagyu cows.   WHAT DOES WAGYU BEEF TASTE LIKE? Wagyu is a very juicy style...

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Celebrate Canada Day with Delicate Wagyu BBQ Ideas

What is Canada Day? Canada Day, celebrated on July 1, is like Canada's birthday party! On this day in 1867, three separate colonies—Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick—came together to form a single country within the British Empire. So, if Canada were to have a birthday cake, it would be loaded with a lot of candles to celebrate all the years since its founding. How to Celebrate Canada Day On Canada Day, Canadians love to relax with a cool drink and enjoy the early summer weather. Instead of birthday cake, the celebration features delicious meats and burgers cooked on the barbecue. BBQ food is perfect for enjoying Canadian cuisine, and summer is the ideal time to fire up the grill....

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Gifts Dad really wants: A Wagyu Culinary Adventure | FAMU Japanese Butcher Toronto Ontario

Father's Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the incredible fathers in our lives. What better way to show appreciation than by preparing a meal featuring the world's finest beef: Wagyu. Originating from Japan, Wagyu beef is renowned for its exceptional marbling, tenderness, and rich umami flavor. This Father's Day, FAMU want to take a global culinary tour to explore how different technique to prepare Wagyu beef, creating a unique and memorable feast for dads everywhere.   Traditional Sukiyaki In Japan, Wagyu is often enjoyed in a traditional dish called Sukiyaki. This hot pot dish features thin slices of Wagyu beef cooked with vegetables, tofu, and noodles in a savory-sweet broth, called warishita, made from soy sauce, sugar,...

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Why Kobe Wagyu Beef So Expensive and How to Get The Real Deal in Canada | Famu Japanese Butcher Toronto, Ontario

Wagyu beef offers a unique and luxurious dining experience, but it's essential to know what you're buying to ensure authenticity. By understanding the characteristics of true Wagyu and purchasing from reputable sources, you can enjoy this exquisite meat to its fullest. Delivering across Ontario, Famu's carries the authentic Japanese Wagyu Beef, such as A5 Kobe.

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