Choosing the Right Ingredients

One of the key factors in making a delicious stir fry is choosing the right ingredients. Fresh vegetables, protein sources such as chicken or tofu, and flavorful sauces are essential.

When selecting vegetables, opt for a variety of colors to add visual appeal to your dish. Bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snow peas are great options.

For protein, you can choose chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu. Make sure to marinate the protein for extra flavor.

Lastly, experiment with different sauces to find your favorite combination. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil are common ingredients in stir fry sauces.

Remember to have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking to ensure a smooth cooking process.

Fresh vegetables for stir fry

Marinated chicken for stir fry

Assortment of stir fry sauces

Mastering the Stir Fry Technique

To achieve the perfect stir fry, it's important to master the stir fry technique. Follow these steps to ensure your stir fry is cooked to perfection.

Heat a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Add a small amount of oil and swirl it around the pan to coat the surface.

Add the protein and cook until it's almost done. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Next, add the vegetables to the pan and cook until they are crisp-tender.

Return the protein to the pan and add your sauce mixture. Toss everything together and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.

Serve your stir fry over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Stir frying the vegetables

Tossing the stir fry

Delicious stir fry served over rice