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    Home » Recipes » Meat Recipes

    How to Make The Perfect Stir-fry

    Published: Nov 15, 2014 · Modified: Jun 24, 2020 by Andrea

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    Master this Asian cooking technique with the help of these simple, easy-to-follow tips and become the king/queen of The Perfect Stir-fry!

    Stir-fry is one of the fastest, easiest and tastiest techniques for making a well-balanced dinner. I want to encourage you all, to stir-fry a little more in your kitchen, and make healthier recipes in a fraction of the time our european traditional recipes often require.

    You can keep it simple by using 2-3 vegetables and a protein of your choice, but with stir-frying, you can go further and experiment creative combinations, vegetarian / vegan versions, and have a new exciting recipe each time you cook!

    Stir-fry Cooking Tips

    Follow these simple tips and get a crunchy and tasty stir-fry every time:

    1. Have your ingredients all prepared and ready to go before you start cooking (otherwise called "mise en place").

    2. Make sure you use a large pan to ensure the ingredients have enough room. A wok is highly recommended but a regular frying pan will do the work just fine.

    3. Swirl the oil around the pan to ensure it's greased evenly.

    4. Stir-frying is a fast cooking method, so you need to choose tender cuts of meat such as beef fillet, pork fillet, or chicken breast. Prawns, scallops, and salmon work well too, careful to not overcook them.

    5. Meat is normally stir-fried on high heat to sear in the juices, cook it first, then remove from the pan and stir-fry the vegetables.

    6. Always stir-fry the firmer vegetables first. Broccoli and carrots require a longer cooking time than softer veggies such as mushrooms or green leaves.

    7. While stir-frying, move a spatula through the wok, tossing the ingredients every few seconds.

    8. Start cooking over medium-high heat, then adjust the temperature up or down as needed.

    Now you're ready, grab your wok and follow the perfect stir-fry recipe:

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    The Perfect Stir-fry

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    Master this Asian cooking technique with the help of these simple, easy-to-follow tips and become a pro at making stir-fry!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time7 mins
    Total Time17 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Serving: 4
    Author: Andrea Soranidis - The Petite Cook

    Ingredients

    • 250 g beef, chicken breast, or pork fillet, cut into strips
    • 1 medium-large carrot, cut into strips
    • 200 g small broccoli florets
    • 3 spring onions, sliced
    • 1 red chili pepper, seeded and sliced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cashew nuts, optional
    • ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon peanut oil

    For the meat marinade:

    • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • Sea salt flakes and freshly ground green pepper

    Instructions

    • Place the meat into a plastic container, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of water. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Cover and store in a cool place.

    Make sure you have all ingredients at hand before you start.

    • Heat 1 tbsp. peanut oil in a non-stick skillet until hot.
    • Add the meat in a single layer and cook without until browned.
    • Flip each piece and brown the cook for another minute.
    • Take the meat out of the pan and store in a warm place.
    • Add ½ tbsp. sesame oil to the pan.
    • Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry, keeping the food moving constantly, until tender.
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    • Fold carrot sticks into the center and stir-fry for a min.
    • Add cashew nuts, garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds
    • Reduce the heat to medium and fold the meat back in.
    • Pour in 1 tablespoon of water and a splash of soy sauce and cook over high heat for 30 seconds.
    • Mix in spring onions and chili pepper, then remove from the heat.
    • Serve with your favorite steamed rice.
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    1. Ann says

      July 12, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      We love stir-fry's. I like to experiment with different sauces for different flavors and I add fruit, like pineapple, sometimes too.

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      • Andrea says

        July 12, 2015 at 6:27 pm

        I love adding fruits too! One of my favorite combo is chicken + mango, although I'm a big fan of pineapple too 🙂 What I love the most about stir-fries is that they are so versatile, you can make endless ingredient combinations!

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    2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      November 16, 2014 at 12:43 am

      My husband and I have different tastes so when it's stir-fry night at our place I prep everything and then take out two woks and we each make our own. It's always a fun night.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        November 16, 2014 at 5:04 pm

        Ohh, it sounds so much fun :)! I usually love mixing new ingredients every time I fancy stir-fry, what are your favorite combinations?

        Reply

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