The lean cut that wins the show, when it comes from the top breed in the world.
✨ Description
Outside Flat is part of the thigh area (Bottom Round), and is considered one of the densest and cleanest muscle cuts . In common beef it is tight and demanding – but when it comes from certified Japanese Wagyu A5 Gunma , it acquires a delicate texture, distinctive marbling and excellent flavor .
This cut is preferred in:
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Tataki-style preparations
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Slicing / finely chopped for stir-fry or yakiniku
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Sous-vide and braised dishes
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Carpaccio and raw steak tartare , thanks to the purity of Wagyu
🐂 Origin
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Breed : Japanese Black Wagyu
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Quality grade : A5
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Area : Gunma Prefecture, Japan
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Marbling (BMS) : 10–12
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Purity : Lean cut (~90% lean)
🔥 Cooking Methods
➤ Tataki:
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Sear quickly externally
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Inner rare – cut into thin strips
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Served with ponzu, yuzu or sesame seeds
➤ Sous vide:
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56°C for 6–8 hours
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Final frying in a pan / torch 30" per side
➤ Stir-fry:
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Thin strips with mirin, sake & vegetables
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Quick stir-frying in a wok
➤ Braised:
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With miso, soy & sake for 2 hours
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It softens extremely and gives a clear broth.
❄️ Maintenance Method
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Vacuum or skin-pack packaging
• Refrigerator: 0–2°C for 5–6 days
• Freezing: up to 12 months
• Defrost only in the refrigerator for 24 hours
🧪 Nutritional Information (per 100g – indicative)
Nutrient Ingredient | Quantity |
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Energy | ~370 kcal |
Protein | ~22g |
Fatty | ~32g (with dominant monounsaturated) |
Carbohydrates | 0g |
B12 / Iron | Rich source |
✅ Ideal for those seeking delicious elegance with less fat
✅ Suitable for tataki / sushi-grade applications
✅ Safe for raw consumption, due to Japanese production quality
💡 Serving Ideas
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Like thin-sliced carpaccio with citrus fruits & salt flakes
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With fried rice or soba noodles
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Raw, in nigiri wagyu with yuzu
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As a protein for delicious bowls or luxury sandwiches
🍷 What are we drinking?
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Dry white with minerality (e.g. Assyrtiko, Riesling)
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Red Pinot Noir or Sangiovese
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Premium sake or Japanese craft lager
