Where's the beef?

Thought I'd put this here instead of the Thin Blue as it's related to Chris' PIF.

Last night was ribeye using the New Zealand seasoning. SWMBO thought she smelled something like bay leaf in it but it didn't taste like it. Kind of hard to describe the taste as it is different than the spices I'm used to using.

Seasoned up the steak, let it sit for a bit, then on the grill. Served up with some fried squash and baked 'tater.

Sure was good. Gonna try some chicken next time.

Awesome Mike. That steak is cooked perfectly.

....so how was the Kiwi seasoning?

That steak looks perfect Mike.
The Kiwi seasoning contains horopiti pepper leaves. It is a mountain pepper bush native to NZ. It has a hot flavour that creeps up on you, unlike the instant heat of chilli.
I guessing this may be what your wife was smelling but as it does not list all the herbs and spices it is hard to say.

The brand is Simon Gault who is a celebrity chef and judge of Master Chef with award winning restaurants here in NZ.
from his web site he list a few recipes using the seasoning.
http://www.simongault.com/index.php/recipes/itemlist/category/13-kiwi-mint

Thanks for the link Cris. I'll have to instigate, umm, I mean investigate, the flavors more.

Aaron, I think the smokiness of the lump charcoal was competing with the seasoning. I'm going to try it on some scrambled eggs tomorrow and see how it goes.

The first herb I smell is thyme. I would think it would need to be cooked for a couple of minutes to impart its flavour.

simon1 said:

Thanks for the link Cris. I'll have to instigate, umm, I mean investigate, the flavors more.

Aaron, I think the smokiness of the lump charcoal was competing with the seasoning. I'm going to try it on some scrambled eggs tomorrow and see how it goes.

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Scrambled eggs with anything Chris sends you is probably going to be pretty dang good.

cleanshaved said:

The first herb I smell is thyme. I would think it would need to be cooked for a couple of minutes to impart its flavour.

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I could only imagine.

cleanshaved said:

The first herb I smell is thyme. I would think it would need to be cooked for a couple of minutes to impart its flavour.

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Thy-yyyyme is on my side, yes it is.

Made some sausage rolls for lunch today using the kiwi seasoning, not too bad at all.

^didn't know you were baker.

Not a baker Aaron unless they have started to buy their pastry ready rolled as well.