How do i make a stir fry?

Fay

Caterina, I have a ceramic hob...can I still do stir-fry? only just thought about that Doh!

wigginsmum

Yes you can - I have a ceramic hob and use a flat-bottomed nonstick wok with no problems.

Caterina

Yes I would think so, just put it to high and then reduce it afterwards, in any case the whole cooking process should not take any more than a few minutes, so it should be ok even if you switch it off after the first few stirs (it remains hot for quite a while doesn't it?). The only thing you need to make sure is that any meat is cooked thoroughly to avoid food poisoning.

Caterina

Fay

Thanks for all of the advice guys, I shall give it a go at the weekend

nuttyrockeress

Don't forget chillies if you like it hot!

I also add beansprouts.

Schwartz have spice jars we use 5 spice or 7 spice then uase the Chinese chilli, ginger and garlic one.

We marinate the meat beforehand with soy, balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic and ginger and the mixes as per above. leave for at least 1/2 hour.

Cook the meat in some hot oil, we keep some nut oil for this purpose.

We cook the veg in a seperate pan in some soy - and usually chilli sauce - then add the meat very soon afterwards.

I also like crispy noodles with mine or prawn crackers - boxed thay you cook yourself, these last ages!

Essex-girl_2

I do a stir fry and use as Caternia said - sesame oil - it makes all the difference, I love pak choi though dont buy it as much as now I dont live near any asian food shops where they sell it much cheaper than supermarkets. I also like lots of beansprouts and noodles, I then add cooked duck at then end and some hoisin sauce. Lovely. In fact will buy some duck next week and incoporate into my meal plan.

pickle18

Could anyone give me a tasty recipe for a stirfry? Either meat or veggie

With Thanks

madbazoo

Ken Hom's web site is a mine of information. See:-

http://www.kenhomcooks.com/mystory/index.html

If you go to the section on Ken's Kitchen he will even give you a masterclass in cooking chinese food.

Plenty of recipes and he even does his own range of sauces although the Blue Dragon range is good and stocked by most supermarkets in handy little pouches just enough for one meal.

Enjoy!!!

ZootHornRollo

hiya,

we got all the ingredients to make a stirfry but got the wrong sauce.

i have these ingredients. can i make a stirfry sauce to go with beef?

Cashews,
spring onions,
garlic paste,
tomato paste,
corn flour,
soy sauce,
many dried herbs and spices

any help appreciated.

please hurry.

i'm starvin!!!

Pink.

Hi zoothornrollo,

This is a recipe that I make with chicken, and I'm sure the sauce could be adapted to suit your ingredients.

Sweet chilli chicken


4 Chicken breasts cut into cubes
1 red pepper
1 or 2 chillies depending on how hot you like it
chopped onion
4 cloves of crushed garlic
4 chopped spring onions
Corn flour


For the sauce:

Stock cube dissolved in ¾ cup of boiling water
2 teaspoons of sugar
2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce
2 teaspoons of vinegar
2 tablespoons of ketchup
a few drops of sesame oil
freshly ground black pepper

Make the sauce by putting all the ingredients into a bowl, mix and put to one side.

Fry the chicken (in batches if making for large quantities) and set aside.

Fry red pepper, chillies, onion, and garlic over a medium heat for a few minutes.

Add the sauce ingredients and bring to the boil.

Use the corn flour mixed in a little water to thicken the sauce if necessary.

Add the chicken and spring onions and heat through thoroughly.

Serve with boiled or fried rice, or noodles

Pink