Wagyu is a powerfully marbled, highly flavoured beef from Japan that is now bred in Canada, too. Though high in fat, the beef contains good Omega 3 and 6 fats as well as a percentage of unsaturated fat.

We loved this sensational burger. It had great mouth feel and shirt-staining juices even when cooked well done (although it was best medium rare). The big drawback is the price, which hovers at around $10 or more per pound (for a less expensive burger try our Just Right Burger). Wagyu beef is available at specialty butcher shops. Adjust the quantity of salt and pepper to suit your own taste. If you're unsure, season and then fry a small piece of your burger mixture to test for seasoning.

750 grams (1½ pounds) ground Wagyu beef

1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preheat barbecue to high. Season beef with salt and pepper. Form into 4 1-inch-thick patties and grill for 5 to 7 minutes a side or until desired degree of doneness. Serves 4.