Famu believes in mixing tradition with a touch of creativity to ensure a more memorable feast. “We always have some traditional dishes to celebrate Lunar New Year. These days, with access to good quality ingredients, we can create a modern feast to make it more interesting. Famu recommends steak with Asian sauces, slow cooked braised Wagyu shin-shank with five spices & lemongrass, roasted whole chicken finished with a touch of truffle oil, and, of course, steamboat with variety of Wagyu slices as the main delight. 1. Hotpot Goodness What do you do when there's no time to whip up a fancy meal? Don't worry, the hotpot has got you covered! With a steamboat, you can enjoy a hassle-free experience...
A5 Wagyu Tenderloin Tataki by FAMU An absolute showstopper, Tataki recipe is perfect for special occasions when you want to impress your guests with a delicious and elegant dish. From pure Japanese recipe yet simple and the result is a mouthwatering dish that combines rich flavors and a beautiful presentation. Wagyu Tataki is beef cooked perfectly rare with simple Ponzu sauce. So your beef you select will drive you the result. Choose a A5 Miyazaki Tenderloin that has the perfect texture, with soft and buttery feel, and complex beefy taste. A5 Kobe Beef Rib-eye steak by Chef Susur Le “Irod Dad Chef” A rib-eye steak makes for a fantastic main course at any Thanksgiving event, but...
Beef tataki is best when you get a sear on the outside and evenly done rare beef on the inside. That’s why it works so well using sous vide. And you can serve it last minute. Sous vide the beef. Let it sit until it’s time to eat. Toss it back in the sous vide to warm through. Heat a pan. Sear. Slice. Drizzle with ponzu sauce. Serve. Ingredients Steaks 12-14 oz A5 Wagyu Tenderloin or Prime Tenderloin with great marble salt pepper 2-3 green onion Simple ponzu sauce or Famu's Homemade Ponzu Sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp sake 2 tsp mirin 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp water 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Instructions Sous vide the steak and cook the steaks Salt the steaks liberally. Use a food saver...
The Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Zhongqiu Jie (中秋节) in Chinese, is also referred to as the Mooncake Festival or Moon Festival. It is the second most important festival in China, following the Chinese New Year. In 2024, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 17th, and people in Mainland China will enjoy a one-day public holiday in celebration. Although modern society has sufficient food supplies, the Mid-Autumn Festival remains significant because the full moon symbolizes family reunions. As the festival evolved, it gained additional meanings, including prayers for good health and happiness. It’s a time for family gatherings, reminiscent of Thanksgiving in the West. How People Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival As one of China's most significant festivals, Mid-Autumn is celebrated in...
Originating from Japan, Wagyu beef is renowned for its exceptional marbling, tenderness, and rich umami flavour. Japanese Wagyu is the most prized styles of beef out there, so it’s important that you cook it properly! WHAT IS WAGYU? The term "Wagyu" means "Japanese cow". What makes Wagyu special is that it took hundreds of years perfecting the genetics and how it is raised with great care, focusing on feeding and breeding. The key feature of Wagyu beef is its marbling – thin lines of fat spread through the meat, making it very tender and buttery. This special texture and flavor show how much care goes into raising Wagyu cows. WHAT DOES WAGYU BEEF TASTE LIKE? Wagyu is a very juicy style...
