The Beef Experiment: Failed

Probably bought the wrong beef part for pan frying.

I saw a beef marination tip on tv once, and they said if you marinate it in plain yogurt before cooking as you normally would, it would make your beef more tender. As tender as the more expensive cuts.

So I cut the beef rump in two.

One half to undergo the 4-hour yogurt marination.

After 4 hours: The one on the left is the yogurt-soaked beef. Whiter and paler in color.

Put some salt and crushed pepper on both

Pan fried both

Okay, now I've forgotten which is which. I think the one on top is the yogurt-soaked beef.

Texture test: Not too tough

Texture test for the au naturelle beef: not too tough either. They had the same texture!

Made a simple sauce of beef drippings, balsamic vinegar and butter.

Added a pile of mashed potatoes, which were the saving grace of this dish

The beef tasted like liver! Where did I go wrong?!

Anyway, for this test, I therefore conclude that the yogurt marination did not work. Useless. Waist of SGD1.20, a zip lock bag and 4 hours.