What is Diamanthaas?

Diamanthaas was – like Bavette and Longhaas – a forgotten cut of meat that is fortunately gaining more popularity in the Netherlands. Diamanthaas comes from the shoulder and is also known as Jodenhaas (Jewish tender). Why? Because (orthodox) Jews, due to their dietary laws, are not allowed to eat beef from the hindquarter. Meat from the shoulder is permitted, hence the name Jodenhaas! The meat is often confused with longhaas and Bavette, but Diamanthaas has been worked much less and is therefore more tender. That's why this meat is called 'Petit Tender.' If you’re a steak lover, you should definitely give Diamanthaas a try!

Why the Name Diamanthaas?

Diamanthaas is quite a mysterious but also special name for a steak, isn't it? You’re probably curious about where this name exactly comes from. As mentioned above, Diamanthaas is also known as Jodenhaas. The name Diamanthaas, like Jodenhaas, is related to Judaism and is thanks to our Belgian neighbors. In the Diamond District of Antwerp, there are many Jewish people who are allowed to eat this alternative to tenderloin!

Diamanthaas, Tenderloin, or Longhaas?

With all these different names ending in 'haas' for beef cuts, we can imagine that sometimes you might get confused. Everyone actually knows tenderloin, as it is the most famous steak cut: the tournedos. In fact, Diamanthaas is a good alternative to tenderloin. In many restaurants, Diamanthaas is often used to make steak tartare. After all, Diamanthaas is beautifully tender and full of flavor. In terms of shape, Diamanthaas also closely resembles Longhaas. Although both are flavorful, there is a significant difference in texture. While Diamanthaas has a relatively fine texture, Longhaas has a coarse texture. Choose according to your personal preference!

How Many Grams of Diamanthaas per Person?

The amount of Diamanthaas you should allocate per person depends on how you intend to serve it. Is it for an appetizer or do you want to serve it as a main course? That is a significant difference, after all.

Diamanthaas as an Appetizer [For example, Steak Tartare]
Normal eater: 75-100 grams
Big eater: 125-150 grams

Diamanthaas as a Main Course
Small/Normal eater: 250 grams
Big eater: 250-400 grams
Carnivore: 400-500 grams

How to Prepare Diamanthaas?

Diamanthaas can be prepared in various ways. You can pan-fry it as a steak, but you can also finely slice it for steak tartare. Want to pan-fry it? Sure! It also lends itself very well to tataki.. But that's beside the point. Back to preparing it as a steak. First, ensure that the Diamanthaas is taken out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before use so it can reach room temperature. Pat the meat dry with kitchen paper before cooking and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Can Diamanthaas Be Cooked on the BBQ?

Diamanthaas can be cooked very well on the BBQ! In fact, we might even find it tastier when it comes off the BBQ. Not a top chef? When grilling Diamanthaas, make sure to use a meat thermometer. You don’t want it to overcook..

Diamanthaas Recipe

That you can pan-fry Diamanthaas as a steak, you probably already knew. After all, it is a beautiful alternative to tenderloin. Besides the quality, it is also significantly cheaper than tenderloin. Definitely worth trying! But you can also very well make steak tartare from Diamanthaas. Duijvelslekker has written an extensive recipe for us for steak tartare with brioche bread, tarragon mayonnaise, cornichons, Amsterdam onions, and shallots. And if you’ve previously made a recipe from Duijvelslekker, you know that he doesn't do half measures. After all, you either do it right or not at all. The recipe is definitely a great recommendation where you will surely impress..

Buying Diamanthaas Online

Buying Diamanthaas online at The Butchery means ensuring absolute top quality. All Diamanthaas cuts go through the hands of our Master Butchers and come from authentic beef breeds. The flavor and quality are thus unmistakably guaranteed! And even better, when you place your order at The Butchery, you have your order at home super quickly. If you order on weekdays before 11 am, you have it the same evening! Prefer daytime delivery? Can do. Choose your delivery day + time yourself at checkout.

Diamanthaas Quickfrozen Delivered

At The Butchery, we ensure that the meat is optimally frozen with great care. So, the meat you order is delivered frozen to your home. How exactly does this work? We'd be happy to tell you more! Immediately after the Diamanthaas arrives, our butchers get to work. The steaks are carefully membrane-trimmed, trimmed, and cut to size. Then, they are individually packaged and labeled with a sticker on the vacuum packaging containing the product name and the expiration date, among other information. We strive to freeze the meat as quickly as possible in a special way, keeping quality loss to a minimum. This benefits the nutritional values and flavor of the steak!

Ordering Diamanthaas Online?

A Diamanthaas is not so easy to find at the butcher around the corner. Luckily, you can turn to an online butcher shop! And what kind of Diamanthaas? One from a quality breed is essential, as it ensures the flavor and tenderness are on point. As a true steak lover, you must have tried Diamanthaas at least once.

Oh, you might be wondering how the meat is delivered frozen to your home. As you have read above, we take great care to freeze your meat optimally. To deliver it frozen at your desired time, we work with two couriers. Trunkrs handles our evening delivery. The packages delivered by Trunkrs are only picked up by us around 11 am and start being delivered from 5 pm. So, the packages are on the road relatively briefly. For transport, we pack your order in a cardboard box with an insulated bag and dry ice, ensuring that your meat arrives frozen at your home!

We also collaborate with Leen Menken, a courier who delivers during the day and specializes in conditioned transport. They regularly perform quality checks on temperature. With both delivery options, you can be sure that your order is delivered frozen.