Why is Kobe beef so expensive in Japan? Kobe beef, famous for its high reputation, often appears in the banquet for entertaining state guests. Kobe beef is fragrant but not greasy. It's ready to be eaten. It's delicious. Kobe beef is one of the most expensive beef in the world.
The delicate lines on the meat are like marble patterns, which are not only delicious but also art. The price of such excellent beef is also astonishing, with an average of 30000-40000 yen per kilogram (about 2400-3200 yuan)! It has been rated as one of the world's eight top foods by the American media. So how good is the world's most expensive beef?
Just like the successful people have a hard history of struggle behind them, Kobe beef, which is now praised by the world's gourmands, has also been despised. It was not the Japanese who first found Kobe beef delicious, but the Western businessmen who came to Kobe during Meiji period. Before that, Japan was influenced by Buddhism. The emperor of Japan issued the order of biological pity, which forbids people to eat meat. Therefore, cattle are generally used for farming and transportation.
In Meiji period, Japan reformed to westernize and the emperor lifted the ban. In an environment where Japanese people are still not used to eating beef, Kobe was the first place to kill cattle and eat meat. This may be thanks to ITO Bowen, the first governor of Kobe's Hyogo County, who had studied in England in the early years and liked to eat beef. After taking office in Hyogo County, he set an example to encourage people to eat beef. So at this time, Westerners want to eat beef, only to Kobe. That's what Kobe beef says.
What kind of beef is Kobe beef?
Kobe beef refers to the beef cut from the cattle raised in Tiandao. This kind of beef has a solid body, wide chest, round stomach and dark skin.
The reason why Kobe beef is still popular is, to a large extent, four words - "strict selection of origin". Only cattle born, raised and slaughtered in Hyogo county (where Kobe is located) can obtain Kobe beef certificate. And this kind of beef never exports.
The real Kobe cattle are very strict. First of all, they must come from a famous family, and no blood can be mixed in their blood. Second, the selected cattle must be virgin cattle, otherwise they will have a slight milk smell. In addition, after the evaluation of fat mixing rate, color, fineness and other aspects, those who have reached level 4 or 5 or above are qualified to be called "Kobe beef". There are only about 3000 cows a year that can meet Kobe's beef quality requirements, and each cow can only produce about 400 kg of beef.
What kind of cow is Kobe cow?
Kobe cattle, in fact, is not a kind of cattle, but a title or standard. Its source is black hair and the most famous breed of cattle - but horse cattle. However, horses and cattle pay great attention to the purity of blood. In breeding, crossbreeding is not allowed. In 1898 (Meiji 31), the government set up a household registration system for Danma cattle to purify and improve their lineage. Only with the government's certificate can they be qualified to raise Danma cattle. For each calf born, the government will issue a "calf registration certificate" for registration, and install a 10 digit 'personal identification code' on the ear, listing the pedigree and putting a nose print. After authentication, its legendary life began. In the process of growing up, we can say that we have enjoyed the high treatment of the world.
In the fairyland pastures, the breeder must play some beautiful music to the cattle, which is like the melody of the cattle. The purpose is to adjust their mood and create a relaxed and happy growing environment for them. Every day, not only will they be fed with selected rice, corn, clear water, but also let them drink beer and massage for them. The breeder only wants to stimulate the appetite of Kobe cattle by drinking beer, and massaging the cattle every day is to help the fat distribution in the body of the cattle be more even, so that the effect of "frost drop" is better. As for the deeper Kobe cattle breeding method, it is a Japanese trade secret, which is hard for outsiders to know. In terms of martial arts novels, the cultivation technology of Kobe cattle in the outside world is only based on its' external skill moves', but never its' internal mental skill '. That's why Americans have tried to breed fake Kobe cattle, but they still can't produce "Kobe cattle" grade beef.
The point is coming. It's said that Kobe cattle have feelings and spirituality. Before killing, there must be some staff members who shed tears at it. Those who don't remember with tears are not Kobe cattle! They are so fierce that they feel that they are not as good as a baby cow in an instant
How to grade Kobe beef?
The grade of Kobe beef is determined by three standards: step grade, meat quality grade and BMS value.
The so-called "step stay grade" is the most suitable part for a cow to eat. It is generally divided into two grades, a and B. the best part of Kobe beef is the front chest and back. According to the grade, it is divided into plum, bamboo, pine and rattan;
"Meat quality grade" is a comprehensive evaluation of the frost degree, color, texture size and fat degree of beef, which is usually divided into five grades: 1-5. We usually say '5' of A5 beef means the meat quality grade, and A5 is of course the best;
'BMS' is the abbreviation of' beef marbling standard ', which is the standard of fat intersection degree of beef. It is divided into 12 grades, namely no.1-no.12. Generally speaking, Kobe beef with No.6 or above is better in quality and taste. The best is when its BMS reaches No.11 or even No.12. The real "instant in the mouth" is used to describe the best Kobe beef with A5 grade and BMS above No.11.
How do I eat Kobe beef?
There are several kinds of top-level and cattle Cooking: sashimi, sushi, Shabu Shabu, steak, iron plate. The beef in the senior beef restaurant is about 150-200g, and the price is between 10000 yen and 20000 yen. The beef in the senior beef restaurant is carefully selected, so even the beef of 10000 yen is very high.