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Beginner’s guide to Stir Fry! How to Stir Fry Like a Wok God!!!

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Stir Fry

Cultural Context

Stir fry is a cooking technique originating from China, characterized by cooking food quickly at high heat in a small amount of oil. It is a versatile method that allows for a variety of ingredients and flavors, making it popular in many Asian cuisines. The dish is often served with rice or noodles and is a staple in many households for its quick preparation and adaptability to available ingredients.

AsianCNmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
1 lb pork
4 cups vegetables
1 cup mushrooms
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch or corn flour
1/2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate or baking soda
1/2 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium content for a healthier option.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: leafy greens

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Leafy greens are nutrient-dense; frozen vegetables are often cheaper.

protein

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein; chicken thighs are more budget-friendly than breasts.

1

Cut vegetables into small, equal-sized pieces for quick cooking and chopstick-friendly bites.

2

Slice meat thinly and evenly, cutting against the grain for beef and pork to maximize tenderness.

3

Velvet the meat by adding 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda while marinating.

4

Get the wok smoking hot and add oil, swirling it around to coat the surface.

5

Fry the meat on its own until 80% cooked, then strain off the oil and set the meat aside.

6

Get the wok hot again, add more oil, and swirl it around.

7

Add aromatics and fry for a few seconds, being careful not to burn them.

8

Add chunky vegetables like mushrooms and fry for around 30 seconds to give them a head start.

9

Add the rest of the evenly sliced vegetables and stir fry on high heat for 1 minute.

10

Avoid overloading the wok to prevent steaming instead of frying; cook in smaller portions if necessary.

11

Add the meat back into the wok and toss to evenly distribute ingredients.

12

Add sauce: a splash of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of rice wine.

13

Season with salt and pepper.

14

Prepare a corn flour slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of corn flour with a little cold water and stir it in to thicken the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

stir-friedsautéed

Equipment Needed

wokladlewooden spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Stir-fried vegetablesStir-fried noodlesStir-fried rice

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