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Belly Fish Hosts Wok Star Supper Club

September 10, 2024 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

The next unique dining experience in Miami for my next Wok Star Supper Club is a fusion of “Omakase & Keiseki” hosted by Belly Fish in their sleek new Coral Gables restaurant on Sunday, September 29, 6pm. If you already know you want to come, great! This UNIQUE dining experience requires reservations and prepayment as there’s limited seating.

RESERVE NOW!

How’s Wok Star Supper Club different?

This Wok Star Supper Club Event is more than just a dinner, it’s a unique dining experience, it’s DIFFERENT and EXCLUSIVE from just visiting there on your own, see below. It’s about connecting, exploring Asian cuisine, and celebrating togetherness.

Co-founder & Chef Rodrigo has personally curated the best so you don’t have to think about what’s best to order. That’s what “omakase” means, chef’s choice. The “keiseki” refers to multi- courses, some family style so you get to taste more variety and not fill up on one dish.

Coming on your own? Great, I’ll pair you up at a table with other guests, you won’t be on your own. Everyone raved about how much they enjoyed meeting new friends at their table at the last event.

Chef Rodrigo Bravo has curated a very special 4-course Prix Fix menu featuring:  

🍣 Premium sashimi, nigiri & handrolls  
🍴 Mexican tostadas & ceviche  
🍶 Complimentary Soto Sake to start  
🥂 Expert pairing suggestions  
🍽️ Private restaurant takeover, just us!
🧑🏼‍🍳 Hear Chef’s inspiration for each course

Please don’t leave till last minute and be upset you cannot get in!

4-course MENU
+ 1 welcome SOTO sake

Price: $85 pp incl. gratuity not tax
Drinks a la carte, not included
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1ST COURSE (served family tyle)

Faroe Islands Salmon Sashimi
Japanese Hamachi Sashimi
Hokkaido Scallops Ceviche
Coconut Aji Amarillo Ceviche

2ND COURSE (Nigiri pieces & hand rolls)

Torched Faroe Islands Salmon Belly with truffle nigiri
Torched Japanese Hamachi Belly with truffle nigiri
Yellowfin Tuna nigiri
Aged Bluefin Chutoro nigiri
Spicy Hokkaido Scallops hand roll (substitions available upon request)
Unagi (eel) hand roll (substitions available upon request)

3RD COURSE (Tostada – 1 per guest)
choose between:

Tuna
Avocado
Crab

4TH COURSE (dessert)

Black Sesame & Hazelnuts Rice Krispie Treat
Matcha Mascarpone Cheesecake

RESERVE NOW!

We can’t wait to welcome you and share this WOK STAR SUPPER CLUB at Belly Fish. See you there! Let me know who you’re bringing in comments below!

Filed Under: "Miami things to do", blog, Wok Star Supper Club Tagged With: Japanese food, japanese sushi, Miami events, Miami foodies, unique dining experience, Wok Star Supper Club

Easy Crockpot Oxtail Stew Will Impress Your Guests

August 5, 2024 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

Want to impress your guests with an unforgettable meal? Make two batches of this easy Crockpot Oxtail Stew and you’ll definitely impress your guests! I realized I didn’t include a side of starchy carbs to soak up the gravy, but nobody complained—ha, ha! Some quinoa would go well with the Crockpot Oxtail Stew. The stir-fried Chinese broccoli paired perfectly. I’ve included the Appetizer and Dessert Ideas for a well rounded 3-course dinner party, enjoy.

Do share in comments if you’ve cooked Crockpot Oxtail Stew or if you’d try now you know how!

Crockpot Oxtail Stew with Stir Fry Chinese Broccoli

This Crockpot Oxtail Stew is a classic, and it turns out perfect every time. It’s slow-cooked in a crockpot for about 8 hours, ensuring tender, flavorful meat.

As you know, I don’t do recipes. Instead, I provide tips and techniques to create mouthwatering dishes. 

Appetizer Idea

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Garlic, Ginger, bell
Stir Fry Eggplant
Tamari, Sherry, Lime
Eggplant Appetizer

For a delicious appetizer, stir-fry eggplant using the glazing technique. Add red bell pepper, cilantro and scallions for color and garnish. This dish was very well received. Use 6″ round plate for best presentation. I just ordered these lovely plates myself.

Tips for Making Best Crockpot Oxtail Stew

Follow these tips, and you’ll succeed in making the BEST CROCKPOT OXTAIL STEW for your dinner party…

1. The Best Deal
– Purchase oxtails from Costco. They come in two pouches, and two lots of two pouches are perfect for serving 7 people.

2. Essential Vegetables per batch, you’ll need:
– 3 sticks of celery
– 1 big onion
– 1 red bell pepper
– 1 big carrot
– 3 tomatoes
– 4-6 cloves of garlic
– A big thumb-sized piece of ginger

3. Tomatoes are a Must
– Tomatoes add a beautiful red color and sweetness to the stew. Most people use tomato paste, but I find fresh tomatoes work perfectly.

4. Layering the Ingredients
– Start by placing the oxtail at the bottom of the crockpot, then add all the vegetables on top.

5. Seasoning for Flavor
– Use tamari instead of salt, unless you prefer Celtic sea salt.
– Add any red wine you have lying around or medium drinking sherry
– Season with black pepper to taste.

6. The Right Stock
– Use Costco Kirkland Chicken Stock. Pour enough to cover the oxtails but not to the top, as the vegetables will release their juices.

7. Slow and Steady
– Set the crockpot to LOW and leave it alone. I start it right before going to bed and set an alarm for 8 hours to check for tenderness. I only use a manual crockpot not an Instapot for best results.

8. Checking for Doneness
– When your fork can pierce the meat easily, it’s done.

9. Cooking in Batches
– I cook the first batch the night before the dinner party. The next morning, I transfer to a stainless steel pot and refrigerate. Then the second batch is ready for the crockpot.

10. Perfect Side Dish
– If you can’t get Chinese broccoli, Western broccoli works just as well. Using the glazing technique results in perfect tenderness yet still crunchy.

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Oxtail, celery, tomatoes
garlic, onions
ginger, carrots, red bell
carrots, bell, onions
after 8 hours
reheat in stainless pot
Chinese Broccoli
slice diagonally

Dessert & Drink Ideas

I always ask friends to bring whatever they like to drink to relieve me of figuring that out. Also, I don’t make dessert and like to serve fresh fruit. My guests brought wines and prosecco and also a lovely bundt cake, it teamed up with my fruits really well.

dragon fruit, rambutan
cherries, bundt cake
bundt cake, dragon fruit, rambutan

A Wok Star means creating yummy dishes with what you have, no recipes or measuring required. When you focus on Flavors, Textures, Colors, it’s EASY!
Visit Cook Like a Wok Star and you’ll understand why I do what I do. 

Filed Under: blog, slow cooker meals Tagged With: crockpot meals, crockpot oxtail stew, dinner ideas, dinner parties, easy crockpot meals, oxtail stew, slow cooker meals

Best time to try Asian Restaurants is During Miami Asian Spice 2024

August 3, 2024 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

The best time to try Asian restaurants is during Miami Asian Spice. I’ve put together a list to highlight Asian restaurants participating in Miami Spice, and I’m calling it Miami Asian Spice, it’s just my way of supporting Asian Restaurants.

RedFarm Miami
Planta Queen
Tanuki

It’s a great way to get a taste and discover new favorites. Miami Asian Spice is from August 1st to September 30, so there’s time for you to try a few.  It’s such an affordable price too, a 3 course experience for $30/$35 lunch or brunch and $45/$60 for a 3 course dinner.  Go and enjoy these Miami Asian Spice Restaurants during the slow summer months.  

MIAMI ASIAN SPICE RESTAURANTS

Click here for the main page. There’s a total of 47 this year compared to 30 in 2022. I’ve listed them all below to give you an idea. You can select 3 categories for Miami Asian Spice 2024 : Chinese, Japanese and Pan Asian. The ones with photos were taken by me. Do share in comments which ones you try and how you like them!

Chinese (7):

Click here to see the full list of 7 Chinese restaurants with Hakkasan, the only Michelin recommended. Scroll all the way down.

Calle Dragones Miami

Hakkasan, Fontainebleau Hotel
I brought my Wok Star Supper Club here for a 13 course Yum Cha dim sum lunch and to this day, folks are still asking when we’re going back.

Hutong

Lucky Cat by Chef Gordon Ramsay

Mr. Chow Miami, W Hotel

Novikov Miami

RedFarm Miami  
Here’s a recap from my recent Wok Star Supper Club July 28 and was a big success! See below for more details about this Club.

Japanese (27):

Click here to page listing Japanese Restaurants. Scroll all the way down.

Amazonian Nikkei

Azabu Miami Beach

Baoli

Blind Tiger

Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill

Gekko

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Grill, Brickell

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Grill, Pinecrest

Kao Sushi & Grill

Katsuya South Beach

Ke-Uh @ Aqualina Resort

Kissaki Sushi

Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay

Miss Crispy Rice

Negroni Midtown

Paperfish Sushi

Pubbelly Sushi Aventura

Pubbelly Sushi Brickell City Centre

Pubbelly Sushi Dadeland

Pubbelly Sushi Miami Beach

Salvaje Miami

Sushi Bichi

Sushi | Bar Miami Beach

Taikin Asian Cuisine

The Collab

Varsol Sushi Bar

Zuma Miami

Korean BBQ (1):

Click here for page listing Korean BBQ. Scroll all the way down.

Cote Miami

Pan Asian (11):

Click here for page listing Pan Asian Restaurants. Scroll all the way down.
Jaya, at The Setai

Kaori

Komodo

Kyu

Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay

Minty Z

Pao by Paul Qui at Faena Miami Beach

Planta Queen

Salty Flame

Tanuki South Beach

Toku Modern Asian – Miami

Wok Star Supper Club is an ongoing series of dinner experiences. I collaborate with a restaurant, curate a delicious menu with the chef and best part, enjoy an evening with good Asian food and make new friends. 
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Filed Under: blog, Miami Asian Spice Tagged With: 'Miami Spice', "Miami Asian food", "miami culinary event", "miami foodies", Miami Asian Spice, Miami Event

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