Stir-Frying
As the name implies, stir-frying is a cooking method that involves stirring and frying a food simultaneously. The food is lifted and turned as it cooks quickly over high heat in just enough oil to prevent sticking.
Cooking food in a flash is the key to good stir-frying. It means that vegetables retain their crispness and color and meats come out tender, with the flavor and juices sealed inside.
To stir-fry foods quickly, food preparation is an important consideration. By cutting the food into small, thin pieces of uniform size, you increase the exposed cooking surface making quick cooking possible.
Featured Recipes
Sauerbraten-Style Stir-Fry»
Beer-Sauced Beef»
Beef Stir-Fry with Mushrooms»Pork Stir Fry
Gingered Pork»1 pound boneless pork 1/3 cup oyster sauce 1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup cold water
4 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
2 medium carrots, cut into julienne strips (2/3 cup)
4 cups sliced bok choy
1/2 of an 8-ounce can (1/2 cup) sliced water chestnuts, drained
Hot cooked rice
Slicing bok choy
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Chicken Stir Fry
Lemon-Marinated Chicken»For even more lemon flavor, stir 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel into the marinade.
Ingredients
2 whole medium chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds total), skinned and boned
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 10-ounce package frozen cut asparagus, thawed 5 green [...]