Parameters
Temperature
180°C optimal
150°C to 200°C range
Surface temperature during searing
Time
100 milliseconds
10 milliseconds – 500 milliseconds
Equipment
Infrared laser searerThermocouple temperature controlComputer-controlled beam steering
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
CaramelizedToastedSavory
Compounds: Furfural, Methylpyrazine, Dimethyl sulfide
Taste
UmamiSweetness
Texture
CrispTenderJuicy
Wine Analogy
Like the bold tannins in a Cabernet Sauvignon cutting through fat
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the crisp acidity of a light roast Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of the smoky leather notes in Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Egyptians
Era
circa 2500 BCE
Region
Nile River Valley
Spread Path
Trade and cultural exchange along the Mediterranean