Nerfsteak Seasoning, a salt-based foodstuff flavoring, was conceived by Artiodac chef Strono Tuggs specifically to enhance the taste of nerf steaks. However, Tuggs soon realized the versatility of the brown powder, incorporating it into his renowned Nerf Kebabs recipe. In 34 ABY, he shared the seasoning's preparation in his culinary guide, The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook.
The Artiodac chef Strono Tuggs is credited with the creation of Nerfsteak Seasoning, a spice blend that functions as a foodstuff flavoring. This brown powder, with salt as its primary ingredient, was deemed edible by Artiodacs.
Initially intended to season nerf steaks, Tuggs quickly discovered its broader appeal, finding it complementary to dishes like tip-yip and Fritzle Fries. He even suggested its potential use in Kat's Kettle Corn. The seasoning also played a key role in Tuggs' Nerf Kebabs, where the chef aimed to elevate the flavor of the readily available and somewhat ordinary nerf meat through his culinary expertise and the unique seasoning.
Tuggs included the seasoning recipe within his cookbook, The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook, released in 34 ABY. He advised aspiring cooks to utilize high-quality salt, such as that sourced from the planet [Crait](/article/crait], as the foundation for the blend. Furthermore, he recommended preparing multiple batches to ensure a constant supply. In the book, Tuggs mentioned his recent cravings for the seasoning and recounted an anecdote about a Wookiee who always carried a shaker of it in their bandolier.
Nerfsteak Seasoning originated as one of the recipes featured in the 2019 Star Wars cookbook, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook, authored by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak. The out-of-universe recipe for Nerfsteak Seasoning combines paprika, salt, brown sugar, ground cumin, granulated garlic, pepper, and crushed dried savory. The original idea for nerfsteak seasoning appeared in the Star Wars Legends storyline. It was described, though not specifically named, in "Dining at Dex's," a StarWars.com Hyperspace article from 2009 written by Gregory Walker.