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Basic Stir Fry Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

?A basic stir fry recipe typically includes meat or tofu, vegetables, and a sauce. The meat or tofu is cooked in a small amount of oil over high heat, then the vegetables are added and cooked until tender. The sauce is added last and cooked until thickened.

 3 to 4 servings.
 ½ pound (250 g) lean beef, pork, chicken, or fish, with bones removed
 46 cups of fresh vegetables, diced
 3 tablespoons peanut oil
 13 tablespoons of water
 1 tablespoon soya sauce
 1 tablespoon sherry or saki (rice wine)
 1 teaspoon corn starch
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 ½ teaspoon ground fresh ginger (keeps well in the freezing compartment)
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1) Mix the Marinade ingredients in a medium size bowl.

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2) Cut the meat into thin strips, 1" long. Then soak the strips in the

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marinade for at least 15 minutes.

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3) Set the temperature of an electric non-stick wok to 360 F (185 C). Put

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1 tablespoon of oil in the wok, and wait for the wok to heat up. When the

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wok is hot, the red power indicator light will go off.

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4) Put the marinated meat in the wok and stir constantly, for a few

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minutes, with a couple of wooden spatulas or spoons. Remove the meat once

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it is brown on the outside, but is still a little pink on the inside.

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5) Wipe the wok clean with some paper towels. Be careful not to burn your

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hands on the hot wok surface!

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6) Add 2 tablespoons of oil, and wait for the wok to heat up again.

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7) Add the vegetables and stir constantly until they are soft, about 5

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minutes.

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8) Add some water, amount depending on how much water has collected in the

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wok from the vegetables. Then cover the wok and let the vegetables steam

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for 3 minutes.

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9) Add the browned meat and stir constantly until everything is hot, a

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couple of minutes. Serve immediately with brown rice.