on Jul 11, 2022 Stir-Frying is my go-to cooking method for busy nights! Stir frying is an Asian cooking technique that involves food cooked in some sort of fat, over high heat and for a short duration. The best part of stir frying is that it is incredibly versatile. There is probably a stir fry recipe out there for most proteins and vegetables! The trick is to get the temperature and cut of vegetables and meat just right to ensure it cooks perfectly! Love Stir Fry? Try Asian Veg Stir Fry, Crispy Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry, Chicken Chow Mein and Chinese Cashew Chicken Noodles Stir Fry.
This method, though super quick, does justice to the flavours and ingredients involved.Keeps ingredients crisp and retains their natural colour, crunch and freshness more than some other cooking methodsEach ingredient gets the perfect treatment resulting in a beautiful hearty dish.Some ingredients may need a pre-prep. A marinade, blanching or steaming or boiling may be required. This is to ensure that the food doesn’t end up undercooked.All stir-frys require a fat of some sort – be it neutral oil, coconut oil, ghee or anything similar.
How to Stir Fry Anything?
Stir-Frying is a super simple technique where you only need a few things: Here’s a quick step by step to show you how to easy it is: 5. Veggies + Protein: Add the other veggies such as bell peppers, zucchini etc which don’t take a lot of time to cook. If using protein, add it at this time. Make sure your protein is sliced thinly or cut into medium-sized pieces to allow it to cook fast 6. Blanched Veggies go in now: Add the blanched veggies and toss 7. Add the stir fry sauce and toss well 8. Simmer till the sauce thickens and looks glossy and coats the veggies and protein – about 1-2 minutes. Your stir fry is ready!
Here are few of my simple rules on how to make the most out of stir-frying
Stir-frys are ideal for when you need something quick and yummy with whatever is in your fridge. Another tip I can give you is to always have stir-fry condiments such as chilli oil, wok sauce, soy sauce or even pre-made mixes such as black pepper sauce or a chilli basil wok sauce read to use. Combine these condiments along with some blanched veggies, a fat, a wok, high heat and a lot of continuous stirring and you’re good to go! I hope this guide on Stir-Frying 101 is helpful. What’s your favourite stir fry? Leave me a comment below!
