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Try this stir fry for cooking flavorful vegetables so you’ll LOVE them!

November 7, 2022 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

Do you hate vegetables or find them difficult to cook? I get so many emails from Wok Stars who used to hate vegetables till they started using tips from my online class now enjoy cooking and eating them! They’re so happy their kids or partners devour their veggies and LOVE them‼️ 

Try this colorful stir fry cruciferous mix with lovely grilled ribs for a simple weeknight dinner! See simple cooking process and short video below, you won’t believe how easy it is…

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Grilled Ribs with stir fried broccoli and cauliflower florets.

WHY BITTER VEGETABLES ARE GOOD FOR US…

Even my husband who usually likes my vegetables find cruciferous vegetables a bit difficult to enjoy. They can be a bit too crunchy and when they’re too raw, gives off a bitter taste. However, it’s the bitter part that helps with inflammation, they’re also full of fiber which helps to activate your organs and good for gut health.

We LOVE bitter vegetables but it’s a different kind of bitter. So, when I cooked these multi colored cauliflower and broccoli florets, he loved them done this way. 

In Asia, we enjoy eating our vegetables with every meal even from a very young age and I’m happy to share how we cook them so you’ll enjoy them too. 

Try this delicious way for cooking flavorful vegetables so you’ll LOVE them!

This stir fry process works especially well with firm stemmed veggies like  gorgeous multi colored cauliflower & broccoli florets. Crunchy on the outside but tender inside! Sprinkling spices at the end of the stir fry gives them a punch of flavor. 

FLAVOR is probably what’s missing and why many don’t enjoy eating vegetables! 

The secret is to FRY first to get crunchy texture and retain bright colors THEN blanche not the other way round which is what most traditional recipes tell you to do! When you blanche first, the vegetables become soft, lose their brightness and will be much harder to crisp them. 

Multi colored cauliflower and broccoli florets

Check #Wokstarway on Instagram for more wok tips and easy ways to add more FLAVORS, TEXTURES & COLORS to any dish!

STIR FRY PROCESS…

1. Fry with AVOCADO OIL, garlic & ginger on medium high heat in cast iron wok or skillet.

2. Add a little stock or water and “steam fry” with lid on.

3. Add seasonings near the end of cooking time like a little sprinkle of medium sherry or leftover wine, salt and any dry spices or dried herbs you have. Mine were Ajika chili powder and 21 Seasoning Salute, both from Trader Joe’s.  

What a perfect pairing. 

Colorful and a delicious feast!

The pork ribs were seasoned with my own made up spice rub, so good! I’ll post what spices I used to make up your spice rub, good for grilling meats, stir fried vegetables or sprinkle on salads!  

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My Wok Star cooking process is simple and easy. When you take my online class, you’ll discover you only need 4 TSPC seasonings. They are sprinkled for marinades, sauces and stir fried vegetables. You don’t need recipes or exact measurements for easy, healthy weeknight dinners. 

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How to Sear Scallops? Right heat, a cast iron wok and good spice rub!

November 3, 2022 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

How to sear scallops? You need right heat, a cast iron wok and a good spice rub! 

SAVE this cause you’ll want to know how to sear these scallops‼️

3 SECRETS HOW TO SEAR SCALLOPS…

• RIGHT HEAT
• CAST IRON WOK OR SKILLET
• GOOD SPICE RUB

So, what’s the Right Heat?

I was using my Nuwave stove at 375, so medium high on Iwatani gas stove. Any lower and the scallops will ‘sweat’ so not searing and will become soggy and soft. You want them to be crispy on the outside but succulent inside. Same for stir frying any meat.

Why cast iron?

Cast iron is the best material for cooking anything! I think you’ve heard me mention this a thousand times and that’s why I made a commitment to bring you the best lightweight, thin walled cast iron wok. You can find out more about the benefits of using a cast iron wok here. You’ll also find out why you should NOT use nonstick pans or woks which cannot withstand heat above medium as well as the dangers of their toxic material. It’s the main reason many have not succeeded in stir frying!

Good Spice Rub

I use spice rubs nearly on a daily basis. It’s such a simple way to add FLAVOR to your dishes. Just avoid spices with fillers or MSG. Here’s my post with 4 tips to add flavor to any dish.

Ready to see how I seared those scallops?

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These wild caught sea scallops were fabulous, plump and weren’t mushy like many I’ve tried. So juicy, tender and delicious. Quick to defrost too, overnight in fridge. 

Scallops have lots of healthy nutrients like omega 3 fatty acids, the best kind of fat. Also magnesium and B12. Visit Healthline for more health benefits to eating scallops! 

My hubby couldn’t stop complimenting me! The best part about cooking? Knowing you can control what’s going into your food and how food affects your health, food is medicine!

Can’t wait to hear how you do searing scallops in your wok!

If you’re still not on Instagram, you’re missing out on all my lovely healthy meal ideas. Often, I’ll show how to cook quick, easy and healthy dinners, it’s what we all want for weeknights!

Drop ❤️ if you love scallops like I do…

Note: I attended a press event for Wild Fork Aventura store and gifted a gorgeous array of meats including these scallops and other goodies, more to come.

Filed Under: blog Tagged With: "How To Videos", cast iron wok, Healthy Hobby, seared scallops, wild caught sea scallops, wild fork scallops, wok cooking

Amazing Ways and Places Wok Stars Use Their Wok Star Kits!

November 2, 2022 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

I LOVE all the amazing ways and places Wok Stars use their WOK STAR KITS! Being a Wok Star encompasses more than just cooking, it’s about creating memories and helping people become less reliant on recipes and most importantly, creating a fun way to cook and eat healthier. If you treat cooking like a ‘Healthy Hobby” instead of a “diet”, then it’ll be something you WANT to do rather than HAVE to do, right?

I’m so happy Wok Stars and I continue to be in touch and keep up with their successes. These are only some of hundreds of fabulous comments I get from Wok Stars. If you’re a Wok Star, do email me.

My WOK STAR KIT and gas stove is a traveling kitchen, you can cook anywhere…

READY TO BE A WOK STAR?

Amazing WAYS Wok Stars use their Wok Star Kits…

YOU’VE PUT THE FUN BACK INTO COOKING!
Dr. Eric, OBGYN. “Wok so much…can’t tell you enough how much you have changed my eating habits and inspired so much enjoyment for cooking. :)”  He now finds cooking a relaxing time to decompress after work.

EASY & HEALTHY FOR TEENAGERS!
Chris B, software engineer. We definitely like the wok the more we use it. 4 of us cook, we throw whatever we want into the wok and stir it up for 1 dish. Takes 5 mins to make lunch or dinner. Trying to make it easier for teenagers instead of the typical unhealthy diet. He’s even gifted my WOK STAR KIT to a couple who loved his style of cooking so much.  

WOK WILL TRAVEL!
Henri A, designer & event planner.  “This handy dandy cast iron wok has its own suitcase and I never leave home without it! Camping…Beach…Hiking…or let me cook for you at your house!…It is the single most important piece for cooking for me! Thank you Eleanor for introducing me and for giving me the simplest and most impactful way to make flavorful memories! I am a Wok Star!” 

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Amazing PLACES Wok Stars use their Wok Star Kits…

COOKING WHILE RVing
Alex M, Photographer, transforms vintage trucks, furniture and leather into amazing man caves and beverage trucks. “Just because you’re RVing, doesn’t mean you can’t cook a badass meal!” 

CAMPING IN PARKS
Stefan, trainer & digital guru. He and his wife went camping and cooked in their WOK STAR KIT in parks.

MOUNTAINS, NO PROBLEM
Stephanie P, my ex-class assistant, Cruise Guide for Alaska environment & bicycling. She was such an enthusiastic WOK STAR, always eager to cook anywhere. This was taken in Sierra Nevada mountains. 

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