The Delectable Shrimp Stir Fry

Shrimp Stir Fry

In stir frying, shrimp is a favorite in our house and the family would always request for extra shrimps on the recipes.   Shrimp stir fry are usually saucy and tasteful which is why the family loves them.  Simply as other stir fries, shrimps can be done in just a few minutes, mix it with your choice of veggies and throw them in the pan, then sauté them with your choice of sauce ingredients.  There may be several hundreds of shrimp recipes in some cookery sites in the internet that might delight you and your family.  These recipes could be spicy, sweet, or have hint of saltiness, but no matter what it is, shrimps can easily adapt to your sauce and blend deliciously in them.  It is very easy to flavor shrimps, and you can always enjoy them to the last piece. 

My family has several shrimp recipes at home, but in this article, we are about to share our best shrimp recipe for you to try in your own kitchens.  In this recipe, we will assume that you have all the necessary ingredients with you and have tried shrimps in Chinese Cuisines to compare them with.  But if you have not, we will show how to prepare a n excellent shrimp recipe in your kitchen.   Let us do the recipe now. 

SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY:

When it comes to Chinese take-outs, we must admit that it is tempting to call up your Chinese Restaurant for at take-out.  But for people who are very conscious to weight loss, this is a very dangerous moment.  When you are on the phone, you would be tempted to order for fried rice, chicken stir fry, beef stir fry, with quail egg and asparagus soup.   This is surely fattening and gives you more calories than what you can control in your own kitchens.  Stir fries are quick to prepare and with the right planning can be beneficial to your waistline.  This recipe can be done in twenty minutes and makes four regular servings. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked according to package instructions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, please choose the low sodium type
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, use the seasoned type
• 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound asparagus, please trim and slice into 2-inch pieces
• 1 pint tomatoes
• 1 pound large shrimp, please remove shell and devein
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil, the toasted type

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• For the sauce, mix together your soy sauce with the ginger and rice vinegar in a small mixing bowl.  Reserve for frying.
• Heat you wok or large skillet over medium high flame on your American stove.  Toast your sesame seeds until it turns golden for 4 minutes.  Then transfer to a small bowl and reserve.
• Reheat your skillet and add vegetable oil and wait till the oil starts to smoke. 
• Then cook the asparagus until they are tender but still crisp but stir frequently for five minutes.
• Then add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes more stirring frequently.
• Then add the shrimp into the pan and continue to stir.   When the shrimps changes color, add the soy sauce mixture to the pan and continue to stir.  Just cook them together for another minute.
• Shut off the flame in your stove and pour the sesame oil on top of the dish.
• Serve this shrimp stir fry while hot with your hot steamed rice.  You can garnish them with the toasted sesame seeds.

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A Quick Stir Fried Chicken For The Home

Stir Fried Chicken

Having a quick stir fry for dinner is often the fastest solution to a weeknight meal for a family of four.  Frequently, when everyone is hungry but too tired or lazy to cook a long dinner for the family, quick thinking leads to pizza delivery and or a Chinese take-out meal for everyone. But every time we have Chinese take-outs, we always wonder how these quick meals are prepared in just a few minutes and come out perfectly delicious without spending long hours preparing the meal.  Tell you, there are simple procedures that can be followed to a quick cooking method in just a few minutes.

Stir fried chicken for example is one of the most take-out meals in Chinese Cuisines.  This involves chicken chunks mixed with a few vegetables and sautéed with a choice of Asian sauces to come out with the taste you actually desire.  They are done in just a few minutes over very high flame in Chinese Cuisines for immediate searing of the meat and wilting the veggies enough to remain a little crisp tender when served.  They are always very good if served hot.  There may be several varieties of stir fry recipes in the internet, but the most take-outs goes to chicken stir fries.  A family of four prefers chicken because children love chicken over beef and pork.  Chicken has also a natural ability to absorb flavor from the sauce quickly making them very tasteful when stir fried.   Here is a chicken stir fry recipe that you can try at home as your alternative to weeknight dinners.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN ON MUSHROOMS AND BROCCOLI:

This recipe can actually be timed and prepared in just thirty minutes.  It can make four servings for the family.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic, please mince it
• 1 tablespoon ginger, please minced
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 pound broccoli, please trim, remove stems and slice into bite sizes 
• 8 ounces mushrooms, please clean, trimmed and slice into bite sizes too
• Salt according to your taste
• 1 cup water
• 8 ounces chicken breasts or thighs, please debone and remove skins and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• black pepper, freshly ground and according to taste 

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• Once you have prepared the ingredients according to instructions, begin frying by heating a large skillet or a wok over medium high flame on your American stove.  Add one half of the vegetable oil and half of the garlic and ginger.  Stir for a few seconds until fragrant and then add the mushrooms and then the broccoli.  Sprinkle the scallions and raise the heat to high.   Cook by stirring for three to five minutes until the water is released from the mushrooms and broccoli turns to bright green.
• Please sprinkle some salt over it and add a cup of water. Continue to stir until all the liquid evaporates and the broccoli is almost tender for another minute or two then transfer everything to a plate.  (You can also shorten this method by blanching the broccoli in hot water for three minutes then drain the hot water before stir frying).
• Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining oil and the remaining garlic and ginger.
• Then add the chicken cuts and turn the heat high again.  Continue to stir occasionally until the chicken changes color for three to five minutes.
• Lower the heat to medium and add back the broccoli and mushrooms with its juices to the pan. 
• Add soy sauce, sprinkle with more salt and some pepper. You can also add a little more water if the mixture is dry.
• Raise heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced slightly.  Taste and adjust seasoning, garnish with remaining scallion.
• Serve this stir fried chicken immediately while hot with steamed rice.

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A Simple But Delicious Recipe For Stir Fry

 Recipe For Stir Fry  

With the method of stir frying available in the internet today, cooking is made simple, quick and delicious.   Even the preparation method which takes most of the labor involve in this method is not really that long.    Stir frying works like magic in your kitchens that is with very time, it can yield very delicious meals for the family.   You don’t have to drive to a fast food joint and take-out meal order for the family or order a pizza for the night to have a delicious meal. 

In this article we will share a delicious recipe for stir fry that can be done in just a few minutes and can leave you family wanting for more.  This recipe is a French inspired stir fry and is very easy to prepare in your own kitchens.  We have tried this several times in the past in our own kitchen and it is really interesting to have it in our menu list.  Prepared in ten minutes it can be cooked in just another ten minutes, making it the fastest dish you may have for this evening.  Well, this recipe can typically make as much as four regular servings, but if you want to have more, just double the recipe for more people.    

THE FRENCH CHICKEN MAGIC:

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 500 grams chicken breast, please debone and remove the skin, slice into cubes
• A handful of tarragon, please divide them into two parts
• ½ cup cream, use the all-purpose type of cream
• Knorr Seasoning, according to your taste, please use this sparingly 
• A pinch of black Pepper
• One tablespoon of olive oil, for frying
• Two tablespoon of garlic, please mince them

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• Begin frying by heating a large skillet or a wok over high flame on your American stove. 
• Once hot, sauté the garlic with olive oil for a minute until they are fragrant.
• Then add the cubed chicken breast to the wok and cook for about five minutes, until the chicken is half cooked or changes color in to light brown cubes. 
• Then sprinkle the black and half of the tarragon leaves.  Pour a few dashes of the Knorr seasoning to the chicken but keep on stirring all the way. 
• Please continue stir frying until the chicken cubes are cooked through.
• When chicken is browned, please add the all purpose cream and continue to cook for a few more minutes. 
• Taste test the dish and you can adjust the taste by adding more Knorr seasoning according to your desire.
• Once ready, sprinkle the remaining tarragon leaves over the dish and transfer to a serving plate.
• You can serve this chicken recipe for stir fry while it is hot and pair it with hot steamed rice or bread or even pasta.
• Some people want this recipe with a little heat on them.  So they just sprinkle a few Sriracha sauce over the chicken cubes when done and serve hot.   Others even garnish these with a few toasted crushed cashew nuts to add some crunch in it.  Either way your creativity can really work wonders according to what appeals you most. 

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Our Home Grown Beef Stir Fry

Of all stir fries that can be prepared and done in your kitchens, beef stir fries could probably be the most popular and best loved by the family.  On my growing days, I refused to eat veggies and wanted to take more on pork and beef or chicken as we could remember.  But when it comes to beef stir fries, I could really remember taking my first bite of veggies in my entire life.  That was a beef and broccoli stir fry.  I enjoyed the first bite, maybe because the broccoli was soft, the meat was tender and juicy and the sauce was really great. 

We used to have this recipe at home most of the time and the family never missed a single piece behind, because of its amazing flavor and tender juicy beef.  It has received rave reviews from us so Mom had to cook it several times every month, it becoming a traditional home grown meal for the entire family.  Because of its flavorful and aromatic attributes, we learned and continue to cook the dish in our very own kitchens.

In this article let us share a simply beef stir fry that was improved in our kitchen for a better tasting beef and broccoli stir fry like it has never been before.  It has all the traditional ingredients however we manage to alter a few ingredients in its sauce.  Let us try them in your kitchen and hope your family will love them they way we did. 
 
THE BROCCOLI AND BEEF MAGIC:

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

THE SAUCE:

• One tablespoon soy sauce
• One tablespoon brown sugar
• One tablespoon rice vinegar
• One teaspoon red chili pepper
• One teaspoon garlic powder
• One teaspoon cornstarch and two teaspoons water, mix into a slurry

THE MARINADE:

• Two tablespoon soy sauce
• One teaspoon cornstarch

THE STIR FRY:

• One pound steak, please cut into thin bite pieces
• One pound broccoli florets, please remove stems and slice into bite sizes
• One teaspoon ginger, please peel and sliced into matchsticks
• One teaspoon garlic, please remove skin and crush then chop finely
• One onion, please remove skin and sliced thinly
• As an option you can also garnish it with toasted sesame seeds

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• Begin by mixing the beef cuts with the marinade in a medium size bowl.  Let it sit for at least thirty minutes.  
• Prepare the sauce by combining the ingredients, but separate the cornstarch slurry.
• Prepare the broccoli.  Boil a pot of water and add some salt.  Blanch the broccoli floret in it for at least thirty seconds.  Drain the water and reserve the broccoli florets.
• Begin frying by heating a large skillet or wok over high heat on your American stove.  Add a tablespoon of oil and throw half of the beef with the marinade in the pan and let it sear and cook until they turn brown in color.  Repeat the procedure with the remaining beef.  Reserve the beef on a plate.
• Reheat you pan, if it is not dirty enough, add more oil and season it with the ginger, the garlic and the onion.  Stir until fragrant then add the broccoli florets and continue to stir. 
• Then add the sauce to the pan and stir for a few seconds then add the beef back to the wok.
• Combine everything by stirring constantly until the sauce sticks to the meat and the veggies.  Then pour in the slurry and continue to stir until the sauce thickens.
• Transfer to a plate and serve this beef stir fry with steamed rice.     

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The Best Stir Fry Recipe

Of all stir fries crawling in cooking sites, one may be personally considered the best stir fry recipe for all its taste and fashion in it.  Stir frying is a simply method of quick cooking in high flame, but the art of this cooking simply relies on its sauce and ingredients.  You can make your own best stir fry at home by combining ingredients that love.  Create your own sauce according to your family’s taste and you have your best stir fry. 

THE BEST ASIAN STIR-FRY:

This is a very tasty stir fry loaded with crunchy goodness from ingredients such as water chestnuts, cashews and carrots.  But what makes this dish the best is the homemade ginger and lemongrass sauce that is responsible for this amazing flavor. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
For the stir-fry:

• 1 lb. chicken breast, sliced into medium chunks
• 1 c. shiitake mushrooms, please remove stems and discard then slice caps into strips
• 1/2 c. bok choy, sliced
• 1/2 c. julienned yellow bell pepper slices
• 1/2 c. julienned red bell pepper slices
• 1/2 c. carrots, please shred into matchsticks
• 1/2 c. water chestnuts, sliced
• 1/2 c. baby corn
• 1/2 c. snow peas
• 1/2 c. cilantro, plus more for garnish, please chop coarsely
• 1/4 c. cashews, optional for garnish too, please choose toasted and chop coarsely
• 1 8-oz. box 100% whole-grain udon noodles
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Canola oil, for stir-frying

For the sauce:

• 3/4 c. rice vinegar
• 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce
• z tbsp. and 1 tsp. canola oil
• 1/4 c. and 2 tbsp. fresh lemongrass stalks, please chop roughly
• 1/4 c. fresh ginger root, please peel and chop coarsely
• 1 tbsp. and 1 tsp. fresh garlic, chop coarsely
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt

HOW TO MAKE IT:

For the stir-fry:

• Combine the chicken chunks and the one cup special sauce on a re-sealable plastic ziplock bag. Marinate for 20 minutes in refrigerator.   After that, remove the chicken and get ready to fry.
• Begin frying by heating a large wok or a large skillet on high flame over your American stove. 
• Add one tablespoon canola oil to the wok, followed by the chicken and roughly half of the marinade contained in the bag.
• Carefully and frequently stir for five to seven minutes until the meat is completely cooked through, slightly firm but not tough.
• While the chicken is cooking, bring to a boil a pot of hot water over high heat on your American stove. 
• Add the udon noodles and cook until slightly al dente for about twelve minutes. 
• Please remove the chicken from wok and reserve.
• Then add one tablespoon of canola oil to the wok. 
• Then add all of the vegetables, the carrots, the mushrooms, bell peppers, bok choy, water chestnuts, snow peas and baby corn.  Stir and then add the remaining special sauce to the veggies. Cook for four minutes until the vegetables are tender and brightly colored but still crisp while the sauce thickened.
• Then add the cilantro and cook for 30 seconds more.  You are done.
• In serving it, equally divide the noodles among four platters and then the vegetables and finally the chicken on each platter.
• Garnish with additional cilantro and toasted cashews, if desired.  Enjoy this best stir fry recipe at home.

For the sauce:

• Combine all sauce ingredients in a food processor.
• Pulse for two minutes until the ingredients are thoroughly chopped, evenly combined, and sauce is smooth.  Makes two cups.

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An Amazing Beef Stir Fry

The secret of stir frying is basically working on high flame with a very hot but relatively stick free pan or wok.  By saying a relatively stick free wok we do not mean one of those stick free pans with the coating but we mean a well seasoned wok or a cast iron 12 inch frying pan.  The hard anodized aluminum can work well too because it can take high temperature cooking well.  To cook on high flame technically allows you to get a good sear on the meat and vegetables and not overcook them.   Here is an amazing beef stir fry recipe that my family loves and is a favorite in the house.   Basically the beef strips are marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger then fries up quickly with the garlic, some chile, and more ginger because we love them. Finally top it with cilantro and serve over rice.  Quick and easy, it can be your special for tonight.

STIR FRY GINGER BEEF RECIPE:

The recipe can yield at least four to six servings.  It is very quick, easy and very delicious.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

For the marinade:

• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, please choose the unseasoned one
• 5 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp ginger, please peel and mince
• 1 teaspoon chile pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Beef and stir-fry:

• One and one fourth to one and one half pound top sirloin steak
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil (preferably peanut)
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil (optional)
• 3-4 green onions, please cut them diagonally into 1/2-inch sizes including the greens
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2-3 hot chiles, please use red serranos, remove seeds and slice
• 1-inch ginger cut, peeled, cut lengthwise into matchstick shapes
• 1/2 cup cilantro, loosely packed and chopped 

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• On marinating the beef, chill the steak in the freezer for 30 minutes before you slice it, this will make it easier to cut into thin slices.  Please slice the steak crosswise in 1/2-inch thick slices then cut each slice lengthwise into strips.  Make bite size pieces.
• To prepare your marinate, whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl. Add the beef in with the marinade and toss to combine and coat and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the fridge if you have enough time.
• In a small coffee cup, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir to make slurry.
• Begin frying by heat the oil in a wok or a large sauté pan over high flame on your American stove until it is nearly smoking. 
• As the oil is heating up, pat the beef dry and separate it into small batches.  Now working in batches, sauté the beef until just brown outside but are still rare on its inside no more than one minute for each batch.  Transfer beef to a bowl and reserve.
• When done frying all the beef put the chiles and garlic into the pan and stir fry for 30 to 45 seconds.
• Then add the julienned ginger and cook for 30 to 45 seconds more.
• Then drop back the beef to the wok and stir constantly to combine the ingredients.
• Then add the cornstarch slurry.
• Plus add the scallions and mix everything together. Cook for another one minute.
• Please turn the heat off at this point and sprinkle the cilantro over the dish.
• Serve this beef stir fry at once with hot steaming white rice.

Preparing And Stir Frying Chicken

Stir Fried Chicken

There may be several issues at home when it comes to stir fried chicken.  But with today’s internet technology, information is made very simple and accessible to everyone.  Cooking sites have been very helpful in aiding home cooks on new recipes, procedures on storage and even on shopping and choosing the right ingredients for stir frying.  Home cooks are even guided on how to tailor recipes according to their family’s taste.  You can always relaxed and feel good if you have made a perfect stir fry for a visiting friend.  Important issues on frying chicken include the dry or tough chicken.  Basically, this is often caused by overcooking the chicken.  This is the reason why most recipes often provide cooking times.  However, these cooking times are merely guidelines.   You must continuously check the tenderness and color of your chicken in order to avoid dry or tough chicken on your stir fries. 

There are a few factors that can affect the recipe’s suggested cooking time.  First is that thin bite size pieces of meat will cook more quickly than the thick slices.  Secondly, your American stove’s heat settings can very much vary from model to model.   And lastly, the size and shape of the pan can also affect the recipe’s suggested cooking time.  Again, please check your chicken regularly as it cooks. On storing your raw chicken, they shall be stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator.  If not, the raw chicken shall be used within two days.  Always freeze any raw chicken that won't be used within two days.  Basically frozen chicken can be stored in the coolest part of the freezer for one year and not sacrifice quality.  Whole cooked chicken on the other hand can be kept in the refrigerator for only three days.  While the cut-up cooked chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for only two days.  To warn you though, cooked chicken cannot last at room temperature for more than two hours.

HONEY NUT CHICKEN STIR FRY:

This is a simple and elegant chicken dish, it is stir fried with celery, orange honey sauce and chopped carrots. Its preparation time is twenty minutes.  The original recipe makes six servings.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

Stir Fried Chicken

• 2 teaspoons peanut oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast halves, please debone and remove skins and cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger root, peeled and minced
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• Please prepare all the ingredients in advance according to instruction in the ingredient’s list.
• When ready to fry, heat one teaspoon of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high flame in your American stove. 
• Then add the carrots and celery and stir fry for three minutes.
• Then add the remaining one teaspoon of oil plus the chicken slices and stir fry for five more minutes.
• Meantime, in a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch into the orange juice.
• Add in the soy sauce, the honey and ginger.
• Then pour this sauce to the wok or skillet and lower your flame to medium heat.  Cook until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
• Then top your dish with the cashews and the green onions.
• Serve this stir fried chicken with hot steaming rice.

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Low Fat Chinese Vegetarian Stir Fry

Vegetarian stir fry or and vegan stir fry are traditional created by using tofu and vegetables with a blend of favorite stir fry sauces.  From the Chinese stir-fries, Thai-style stir fry recipes, Filipino stir fry recipes, Korean stir fries, Singaporean stir fries, such stir-fries are quickly and easily prepared and they are fairly healthy now popularly known as everyday’s favorite choice amongst busy vegans and vegetarians.  Here are two favorite special veggie dishes that you can easily prepare and enjoy in your kitchens.

LOW FAT CHINESE VEGETARIAN STIR FRY:

Vegetables are the main staple for most vegans and vegetarians aside from fruits.  They are easy to prepare with the ingredients you have on hand and are always healthy.  This is a low fat Chinese style vegan stir fry. But please feel comfortable to add tofu or Seitan into the mixture and serve it with rice if desired.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 slice ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts (optional)
• 1/3 cup bamboo shoots
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup snow peas

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• Once you have prepared all the ingredients, begin frying by heating a wok or large skillet over high flame on your American stove.  Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
• Season your oil by sautéing the ginger and garlic for two to three minutes.
• Carefully add the water, soy sauce and broccoli florets.
• Stir fry for five to seven minutes and then add the remaining ingredients.
• Stir fry for another five minutes until the vegetables are fully cooked.
• Serve over hot steaming rice. 

A POPULAR SWEET AND SOUR VEGGIE STIR FRY:

If you have enjoyed a sweet and sour dish at a Chinese restaurant and wondered how to make it, this vegan and vegetarian recipe is answer to your quest.  Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetables is just a simple recipe to prepare and will have your family wondering if you picked up a Chinese take-out dish tonight.   Aside from the use of tofu, you can also try this recipe using tempeh.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• One half cup sliced mushrooms
• One and fourteen oz package of firm or extra firm tofu, please drain and cut into 1 inch cubes

Preparation:

• Having all the ingredients ready, mix together in a large bowl the cornstarch and vegetable broth, then add the vinegar, ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, cayenne pepper and ginger until well smooth.  Reserve for frying. 
• Heat a large skillet or wok on high flame over your American stove.  Stir fry the garlic, onion and carrots in vegetable oil for about five minutes until the carrots are soft.
• Then add the pepper and the mushrooms, stir fry for another two to three minutes.
• Then add the vegetable broth mixture and cook until the sauce thickens for about five to seven minutes.
• Then add the tofu and continue cooking for at least five more minutes.
• Serve immediately this vegetarian stir fry while hot with hot steaming rice.  

You can also visit here to learn on how to cook Vegetarian Stir Fry.

A Recipe For Stir Fry Sauce On Tempeh

Recipes For Stir Fry Sauce

Every one believes that in every stir fry dish the secret to its flavor is the recipe for the stir fry sauce.  It is really the sauce that blends added flavor to the dish and in some ways relate to some Asian type of cooking.   Therefore, in this article we will share a timeless recipe for a sauce that is great with tofu.  In fact, we will be using a special type of tofu in this recipe and may you have all the ingredients on hand. 

STIR FRIED TEMPEH AND GREEN BEAN IN PEANUT SAUCE: Tempeh is a high protein soy product that originally comes from Indonesia.  If you don’t have this on hand, substitute it with extra firm tofu.  The recipe can make four servings.  This can be prepared in a total of thirty minutes. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

For the special Peanut sauce:

• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons natural-style, chunky peanut butter (such as Smucker's brand)
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong), comes from Thailand
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce, please choose the low sodium type

For the stir fry recipe:

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 5 teaspoons soy sauce, again the low sodium please
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha, hot chili sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• Two teaspoons plus one tablespoon of sesame oil, please divide them
• 1 package of eight ounces Tempeh, (organic) please cut them into one third inch strips
• 2 cups thinly sliced carrot
• 1 cup (2-inch) strips red bell pepper
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced and divided
• 6 ounces Mung bean sprouts

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• To prepare your special peanut sauce, please combine 1/4 cup water, three tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Sriracha and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a medium size mixing bowl and stir well with a whisk till totally mixed and smooth. This is your sauce and reserve for frying.
• To prepare your tempeh soy sauté, please combine two teaspoons sugar, one teaspoon Sriracha, five teaspoons soy sauce, and garlic in a small mixing bowl and stir with a whisk till smooth.  Reserve for frying.
• Begin frying by heating a large heavy skillet over medium-high flame on your American stove.  Then add one tablespoon sesame oil to pan and swirl to coat.
• Then add the tempeh and half of the soy sauté mixture.  Stir fry for five minutes until the tempeh is golden brown.
• Remove the tempeh mixture from the pan and keep warm.
• Then add the remaining two teaspoons of oil to pan and swirl again to coat.
• Then add the carrots, bell peppers and green beans to the pan and stir fry for three minutes.
• Then add one half cup of water and reduce the heat to medium. 
• Cover the pan and let it simmer for five minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
• Then stir in the remaining half of the tempeh soy sauté, half of onions, and bean sprouts and cook for two minutes until the sprouts are tender.
• Serve with peanut sauce and remaining half of onions.  This is great if paired with hot steaming rice.
• This dish has a tangy taste that blends well with the rich flavors of peanut butter and the sesame oil.
• Enjoy this simple yet delectable stir fry recipe with its special recipe for stir fry sauce.  You can also substitute the tofu with other types of meat such as pork and beef.  

You can also visit here to learn on how to cook  Recipe For Stir Fry Sauce.

A Great Beef Stir Fry for the Family

Here is a special beef stir fry recipe that is great for holiday season and is pocket friendly too.  Of so many recipes in the internet this particular recipe has gone viral due to public demand. This was popularized in the internet by some celebrities before and has been the subject of talks inside homes.  Try them and be one of the guys who talks about it.

BEEF STIR FRY WITH BROCCOLINI:  The original recipe here can yield six servings. Preparation and cooking time is from 30 to 60 minutes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce—low sodium
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• For the broccolini:
• 2 cups chopped broccolini (1 bunch)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 Anaheim chilies, chopped with seeds and ribs removed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Juice from 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 scallions, chopped
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• Begin by preparing all the ingredients according to the instructions above.
• Then prepare your marinade.  Mix together the orange juice, sesame oil, garlic in a medium size mixing bowl.  Then toss in the sliced steak and turn to make sure they coat well. Marinade in your refrigerate for twenty minutes or up to 2 hours if you have the time.
• Then drain the marinade from the steak, but reserve two tablespoons of it before discarding the rest.  Add one teaspoon of cornstarch to the marinade and reserve. 
• Begin frying by heating three tablespoons of olive oil in a wok or a large skillet over high heat on your American stove.  Then add the onion and curry powder and sauté until onions are translucent for about three minutes. 
• Then add the flank steak and sauté them until browned for about five minutes.  Continue to add the marinade mixture with the tomatoes and soy sauce and bring it to a boil then simmer until the sauce thickens for about a minute. 
• Remove from heat then add the parsley and cilantro.  You can add salt and pepper for seasoning.
• For the broccolini:  Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling point. Then add the broccolini and simmer for a minute and drain the water and rinse it with cold water.
• Then heat a large pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
• Cook the onions and sauté until translucent for about three minutes.
• Then add the ginger, the garlic, the sesame seeds, curry powder and tomato paste and sauté for another two minutes. 
• Then add the broccolini, chilies, soy sauce, the lime juice, sesame oil, the vinegar and scallions and continue to stir until the broccolini is heated through for two minutes.  Add salt and pepper for seasoning.
• Serve the beef stir fry side by side with the broccolini while hot.  Great if paired with hot steaming rice. This beef stir fry will surely surprise your family and really taste good. Enjoy and happy holidays.

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Recipes For Stir Fry Are Great If They Are Sauted With A Very Good Sauce

Recipes for stir fry are great if they are sautéed with a very good sauce.  For starters, here is sauce that we have crafted in our kitchen that makes any stir fry recipe a surprisingly delectable dish.  We have used chilli sauce to heat this sauté and sesame oil to give it the Asian touch.  Sesame oil plays an important role in stir fries if you want to get the Asian taste you expected.  Once you learn this, you will never cook stir fries without the sesame oil in your hand.  Try this stir fry sauce at home and enjoy a wonderful stir fry with it.  Below the sauce recipe is a stir fry recipe that you can try at home, a season’s treat for the family. 

MY FAVORITE CHINESE STIR FRY SAUCE:

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1/2 cold cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, you can have a thinner sauce by reducing the cornstarch slightly
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar, you can add more or reduce the amount  according to taste
• 1/2 cup soy sauce, please use the less sodium type
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, add more if desired
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil, you can use more
• 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar, it is your option to use more as needed
• 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce, optional or adjust to heat level

HOW TO SIMPLY MAKE IT:

• Whisk the water with cornstarch in a small mixing bowl until smooth leaving no slumps.
• Add in all remaining ingredients and whisk until blended.  If you are preparing this for storage purposes, whisk again before using as the cornstarch usually settles in the bottom of the container.
• After mixing, sample the sauce and adjust/increase the brown sugar, ginger and garlic according to your taste. NOTE:  Please remember this sauce will taste sweeter when cooked, so don’t use too much brown sugar.
• You can use this sauce to cooked stir fried beef, chicken or cubes but cook and stir it till bubbly and thick.

CHICKEN ON BOURBON STIR FRY: A season’s treat for the family.
Cook Time: 35 minutes total, 15 minutes preparation and 20 minutes actual cooking, makes four servings.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Two pounds of chicken breasts, please debone and cut them into bite-size pieces
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, please crush them
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce

HOW TO MAKE IT:

• Prepare all ingredients according to instructions in the ingredients’ list.
• Start frying by heating oil in a large skillet or wok on your American stove. 
• Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.   Remove chicken and reserve.
• Cook the remaining ingredients over medium heat until well mixed and dissolved.
• Add the chicken back to the pan and bring to a hard boil.
• Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for twenty minutes.
• Serve this recipe for stir fry at home over hot rice.  This is a non-veggie stir fry but a deliciously special treat for the entire family this season.  Please continue stir frying and happy holidays.

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VEGETARIAN STIR FRY RECIPE

This vegetable stir fry recipe yields so much flavor, you can even forget its health benefits. They keys to its perfection is all on the stir fry sauce and knowing exactly when to add what to the pan.  This recipe is also versatile that you can add your own choice of vegetables practically dependent on what you have on hand.  The tofu topping here is also delicious but really optional.  If you want an all vegetable stir fry, still this recipe can match great with others. Enjoy this recipe as much as my family and friends does.  This can be prepared in sixteen minutes and cooked in eighteen minutes.   The recipe can serve three to four persons.

INGREDIENTS:

• 12-oz/350g. tofu medium firmness (about 2.5 cups cubed)
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped purple OR white onion
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, sliced thickly
• 1.5 to 2 cups broccoli florets
• 6-7 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1.5 to 2 cups baby bok choy OR regular chopped green cabbage
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 6 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup vegetable stock
• 3/4 cup white flour

STIR-FRY SAUCE:

• 4 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 2 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
• 1 tsp. rice vinegar or regular white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. sherry or cooking sherry

TOFU MARINADE:

• 3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar

PROCEDURE:

• In a small mixing bowl, stir together the tofu marinade until sugar dissolves. Cut the tofu into one and a half inch cubes and add to the sauce, gently turning to saturate.  Marinade in your refrigerator.
• Next, combine stir fry sauce ingredients in a cup and reserve for frying.
• Prepare the veggies by chopping all your vegetables, keeping them in separate piles so you can add them at different times.  Keep them close to your stove.
• Sprinkle flour over a large dinner plate.  Then remove tofu from refrigerator and gently turn each piece in the flour. Let tofu remain sitting in the flour till frying.
• Begin frying by heat a medium size pan over high heat on your American stove.  Add five to six tablespoons of oil.  When oil is hot, add the floured tofu cubes and fry one minute on each side, turning tofu for each minute until medium-browned on both sides. Remove tofu from oil and set at paper towel to drain. 
• Reduce heat to medium-low and continue frying until all tofu is cooked.
• Then heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat on your American stove.  Add one tablespoon oil and wait till hot.  Then add the seasonings onion and garlic and stir fry one minute until fragrant. 
• Then begin adding the vegetables, first carrots and celery plus two tablespoons of vegetable stock and stir fry two minutes.
• Then add broccoli plus another two tablespoons of stock.  Stir fry one minute then add two tablespoons of stir fry sauce.  Stir one minute then add mushrooms and all the remaining stock.  Stir fry one minute.
• Then add boy choy or cabbage, the red pepper and all the remaining stir fry sauce, and keep stirring everything together until vegetables are bright in color and cooked but still retain crisp for about 1.5 to 2 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and taste-test.  Some fresh-cut chili or chili flakes can be added for more spice.  Adjust taste according to desire. 
• To serve, transfer vegetables onto a serving plate or individual plates or bowls. Tip the pan to pour the remaining sauce and top with the tofu.
• Serve this fabulous vegetarian stir fry recipe with hot steaming rice and enjoy.

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A simple Stir Fry Recipe

Stir Fry Recipe

Stir fry recipes are found anywhere in the internet and can easily be learned every time you have the urge of trying your knife skills in your kitchen.   They are very quick to cook and do not require so many ingredients to use and is prepared simply and easily.   Stir frying became a very popular method of cooking to people who are tired on weekdays after a hard day’s work.  It is fast and one can easily eat their meal and rest early during the night.  We on the other hand recommend stir frying as the best solution to dinner or lunch cooking.  It can be very delicious as well as healthy, filled with the essential nutritional requirements for the day.  We all know that stir fries are filled with vegetables and sometime with a little protein in it but most nutritional values come from the veggies.  In this token, here is a special recipe for us to follow and try in your kitchen that promises to be delicious and extra ordinary.  This new and is filled with veggies that even your children will love.   Let us start cooking this recipe and follow the instructions well.   

PEANUT-BROCCOLI STIR-FRY:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (16-oz.) package firm tofu
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
• Garnish: lime wedges

PROCEDURE:

• Place tofu between 2 flat plates. Weight the top with a heavy can. The sides of tofu should be bulging slightly but not cracking.  Let it stand for forty five minutes after which discard the liquid produced. Then cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Please cook the rice according to directions in the package but add one half teaspoon salt.
• Then prepare your marinade by combining the vegetable broth with next seven ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl.  Stir well until smooth.
• Then add the tofu to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.  Marinate it for ten minutes at room temperature.
• Then remove tofu from the marinade but reserve the marinade.
• Begin frying by heat the oils in a nonstick skillet or wok over high heat in your American stove.  Approximately one minute.
• Then add the tofu and cook and fry for four to five minutes until the tofu is browned. Then transfer the tofu to a plate and reserve.
• Then reheat the wok or skillet and add the broccoli and carrot sticks.   Stir fry the veggies for two minutes.
• Then add the reserved marinade and stir and bring to a boil.  Do not cover the pan.  Continue to cook  stirring constantly for two minutes until the sauce has thickened.   Then add back the cooked tofu and stir to combine with the veggies. 
• After a minute, serve while hot over hot steaming rice.
• You can sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
• Garnish it if you desire but this stir fry recipe will surely amaze your family and friends because of its fabulous flavor and saucy texture.   Enjoy and have fun as you continue stir frying in your kitchens. 

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Healthy Pork Stir Fry

Pork Stir Fry

Even though meats such as beef and pork are used along with a small amount of oil in stir frying, it is still considered to be a healthy cooking method.  The fat used in stir fry is very minimal and the ideal proteins especially pork chop are very lean.   Pork chops if added to vegetables in stir frying makes a complete and filling meal that can be easily and quickly prepared in a wok or large skillet. 

Prepare you meat by removing the pork chops from their packaging and pat it dry using paper towels. Cut any excess fat from around the edges of the pork using a sharp knife on a cutting board.  Cut the pork chops into one fourth to one half inch strips.  Your meat is now ready for stir frying. You can either marinade it according to your recipe or simple stir fry it and mix it with the ingredients of your recipe. Let us do a simple recipe here for pork chops.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tangelos, such as Minneola’s or Honey bells
• 3 teaspoons sesame oil, choose toasted and pls. divide
• 1 pound pork boneless pork chops, pls. trim and cut into thin strips
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, pls. choose reduced sodium type
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

PROCEDURE:

• Start by preparing the ingredients for the stir fry.  Remove the zest from tangelos in long strips by using a peeler.  Then cut the strips lengthwise into very thin pieces.  Then cut the tangelos in half and squeeze enough juice from them to get one half cup.   Prepare the other ingredients then.
• To begin frying, heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat on your American stove.  Swirl in two teaspoons of oil and then add the pork chop slices and cook by stirring until just cooked for about two to three minutes. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
• Add the remaining one teaspoon oil to the pan along with shallots, ginger, garlic, crushed red pepper and the zest.  Cook by stirring for a minute. Then continue to add bell peppers and celery. Continue to cook by stirring constantly until the veggies are crisp-tender for about two minutes. 
• Then stir in the tangelo juice and soy sauce and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for one minute more.
• Then whisk the vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl and then pour it into the pan along with the pork and its juices.
• Stir often and continue to cook until the sauce thickens and bubbling while the pork is heated through for about a minute.
• Then you can transfer the dish to a serving plate and enjoy it while it is hot with hot steaming rice.
• This pork stir fry which easy and fun to do in your own kitchens.  Have a happy cooking day to everyone out there.  

NUTRITIONAL VALUE:

Per serving:

• 222 calories; 6 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 74 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 26 g protein; 3 g fiber; 346 mg sodium; 665 mg potassium.
• Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (220% daily value), Selenium (56% dv), Vitamin A (40% dv), Potassium (16% dv), Zinc (15% dv).

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Asparagus Cashew Stir Fry Recipe

Stir Fry Recipe

Stir fry recipes has gone viral nowadays in the internet to help and teach new-bees as well as share new recipes to home cooks willing to try new experiments in their own kitchens.  It became a phenomenal method of home cooking due to its easy and fast process of food preparation.  Everyone today wants a quick meal on their table after a hard day at work.  Long cooking methods are now left on weekends, when the family has ample time to do the cooking.  For several years now, we have tried to prepare new stir fry recipes that we can share with you in general.  But actually, stir fries have originated in Asian Cuisines and are more or less Chinese in origin.  It is for this very reason that most stir fry recipes are expected to taste like Asian dishes.

The perfect stir fry recipe could [probably speak of something that is of acquired taste, traditional in its ingredients and blended with a hint of saltiness, spiciness, sweetness and a little sourness or bitterness.  The question will then be, will everyone like this dish once it is the man entrée in your table? Would your children prefer sautéed vegetables and meat dishes over fried chicken?  It would really take a while to introduce and get rave reviews of stir fries in your family.  But these dishes are filled with nutrients and are very healthy for everyone. 

Let us do a stir fry recipe that you can try at home.

ASPARAGUS CASHEW STIR-FRY:  The recipe can yield as much as six servings.  This is a meatless dish.

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups brown rice, hot steamed cooked (or white, whichever you prefer)

SAUCE:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• One and a half cups water or cups vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1 dash white pepper

SECOND STEP:

• 2 tablespoons safflower oil
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, woody and fibrous bits removed, tender part cut into 3" lengths (3 cups)
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• A cup of unsalted roasted cashews or perhaps one cup of slivered almonds

GARNISH:

• mandarin orange section (optional)
• toasted sesame seeds (optional)

PROCEDURE:

• Begin by cooking the brown rice or if none use white according to package directions.
• Prepare your sauce in a small bowl by combining the soy sauce and cornstarch.  After which stir in remaining sauce ingredients and stir for consistency.  Reserve for frying.
• Begin frying by heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high temperature on your American stove.   When very hot, add the oil.  Reminder: Food won’t stick on a hot wok with cold oil. 
• Then add the asparagus, scallions, the pepper and garlic and stir fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Give the sauce a quick stir and then pour it over the vegetables and stir until it is thick and bubbling.
• Please reduce heat at this point and add cashews, then continue to stir.
• Cover the pan and simmer for one minute until cashews are heated through.
• Remove the cover and garnish with mandarin orange sections or toasted sesame seeds.
• You can serve while hot this stir fry recipe over hot steaming rice.
• Note: Three to four cups broccoli florets may be substituted for asparagus if you desire.

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The Famous Colorful Beef Stir Fry

Beef Stir Fry

Beef stir fries are very tasty and delicious dishes that can be crafted into a super enticing dish filled with several colors. The aromatic fragrance of beef when fried mixed with lots of vegetables is already a complete meal when paired with hot steaming rice. Asians use beef stir fries as their main entree in every meal and does not even go with any side dishes at all except for perhaps a soap of the day. In this article, we will share a recipe for beef that is very popular in the northern parts of Canada. It is very delicious and is filled with vegetables which gives its nutritional value a rate of excellence.  But it can be versatile by changing some of the vegetables and include the vegetables of your choice. 

THE FAMOUS COLORFUL BEEF STIR-FRY:  The trio of sweet bell peppers in red, yellow and green was the inspiration naming this quick-cooking stir-fry.  However you can substitute the strip loin grilling steaks for the top sirloin if you wish then there is no need to cut them in half to start with.

THE INGREDIENTS:
 

FOR THE MARINADE:

• Two tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce, please choose the low-sodium type
• Two cloves of minced garlic
• One pound (500 grams) top sirloin grilling steak, trimmed to about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick pieces

FOR THE SAUCE:

• One half cup (125 ml) beef or chicken broth, please use the sodium reduced type
• Two tablespoon (30 ml) lemon juice
• Two tablespoon hoisin sauce
• Two tablespoon brown sugar
• One tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch

FOR THE STIR FRY:

• One tablespoon vegetable oil
• One red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• One yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• One green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• Two cups (500 ml) broccoli florets
• One tablespoon minced ginger
• Three cloves of garlic, please slice them
• One fourth cup slivered almonds, for garnishing but optional

THE PROCEDURE:

Marinade: 

• Please combine the soy sauce and the minced garlic in medium size mixing bowl.  Then cut your steak in half lengthwise and then cut them crosswise into thin strips and toss them with your marinade to coat.  Let the beef stand for five to ten minutes.  But if you have the luxury of time, best if you can marinate them for at least four hours.

Sauce:

• To prepare the sauce, combine broth, the lemon juice, hoisin, brown sugar and cornstarch in small size mixing bowl.  Stir until smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.  Reserve for frying.
• Remove the beef from marinade and pat strips dry with paper towel but reserve the marinade.
• Stir-Fry: Begin to fry by heating half of the oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat on your American stove until sizzling.  Then scatter half of the beef strips into pan and cook for one to two minutes until browned but still pink inside.  Then return the beef to the bowl with the marinade and set aside.  Repeat with remaining half of the beef strips.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan over high heat again.  Then add the peppers and broccoli and stir fry for two minutes. 
• Add a splash of water and cover the pan to cook until tender-crisp for about two minutes.
• Push veggies to the sides of the pan to clear the center and add the ginger and garlic and cook until just fragrant for about fifteen to twenty seconds. 
• Then finally add the sauce with the beef and its reserved marinade and carefully toss together and heat through until bubbling while the sauce thickens. 
• Serve topped with the almonds (if desired), and great if paired with hot steaming rice. 
• This beef stir fry recipe will be your main entree for dinner.

 

 

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Chicken With Green Capsicum In Black Bean sauce(A Stir Fry Recipe)

Stir Fry Recipe

Stir fry recipes are best known for their efficiency and quickness in preparation, reasons why families have learned to live and cook their dinners with them.   Though quick and simple to prepare, these dishes turn out most of the time very delicious and flavorful for the entire family to savor.  Very good reviews are always warranted on every stir fry and even repeat performance is requested all the time.  That is why a family has now a collection of stir fry recipes at home which they thought have tickled their family’s taste buds well and enjoyed their meals.  

In this article, we will share with you a popular Chinese dish that is commonly requested as take-outs on Chinese Cuisines, but as an alternative, you can do this in your own kitchens.   It is easy and quick to prepare and can be very savory dish for the entire family.   Let us do the dish now.

CHICKEN WITH GREEN CAPSICUM IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE:   This is a favorite Chinese dish that is very easy to prepare in your own kitchens.  It can be prepared in fifteen minutes and cooked in twenty five minutes a total of forty minutes to prepare.   The recipe is designed to make four servings.

INGREDIENTS:

• 30 ml toasted sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 105 g black bean sauce
• 6 g salt
• 340 g skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into cubes
• 1 cube chicken bouillon dissolved in
• 120 ml boiling water
• 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 green bell pepper, diced
• 20 ml dark soy sauce
• 2 g black pepper
• 10 g cornstarch dissolved in
• 45 ml water
• 10 g chopped fresh cilantro

THE PROCEDURE:

• First, prepare all the ingredients according to the instructions in the ingredient’s list. 
• Start frying by heat a wok or a large skillet over a medium heat on your American stove.  When hot add the sesame oil, swirl to coat the pan and wait till it is hot for about thirty seconds.
• Then add the salt, garlic and black bean sauce. Cook by stirring for thirty seconds until fragrant.
• Then add the chicken slices and cook while stirring until it is no longer pink on its insides.
• On the other hand, dissolve the stock cube in a cup of boiling water and stir until dissolve. 
• Pour in the mixture to the chicken in the pan.  Cover your pan and let it simmer for about six minutes.
• Remove the cover and please add the onion, soy sauce, spring onions, the coriander, black pepper and the capsicum.  
• Continue to stir the ingredients until to fully combine with the chicken slices for about five seconds.
• Cover the pan again and cook for another eight minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and chicken is tenderly flavored.
• Then mix the corn flour with three tablespoons of water and pour it to the wok.
• Continue to stir while the sauce thickens, but add more salt and pepper according to your taste.
• Then you can transfer it to a serving plate and good if served with hot steaming jasmine rice.
• Enjoy this stir fry recipe at home and have fun ding them in your own kitchens.  This is a better alternative for Chinese food take-outs every now and then.

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Our Easy Stir Fry Wok-Seared Chicken and Vegetables(Kadhai Murghi)

 Easy Stir Fry

Easy stir fry recipes are often cooked in households but do not often result perfectly as expected.  There could several reasons why, the amount of heat in your stove, the freshness of your ingredients, the right combination of sauces, or the uneven proportions of meat and vegetables that are cooked separately for proper searing and wilting.  These and many more could be tragic reasons for an imperfect stir fry.  But do not worry.  It really takes a little bit of your time and creativity to be masters of your kitchen.   Here is a recipe that can help you understand stir frying and how to reach a delicious dish in just a few minutes.  Let’s do the cooking then.

WOK-SEARED CHICKEN & VEGETABLES (KADHAI MURGHI):

This colorful stir fry combines green bell pepper, orange carrots, red onion along with spice coated chicken to a delicious entree.  The cooking would be quick, so let’s measure out and prepare all the ingredients in the recipe before you light up your wok. You can enjoy the smoky aromas that would rise from the pan and the combination of spices that would titillate your taste buds. You can substitute a few pepper flakes and cooked with some unopened dried chili peppers if you are dining with kids to lower the heat. You can also use a little bit less mint.  The recipe can make four servings and can be prepared in thirty five minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 pound chicken breasts, please debone them and remove the skins before you trim and cut into one inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 3 dried red chilies, like Thai, chile de arbol or cayenne, please remove their stems
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, please chop them finely

THE PROCEDURE:

• Begin by grinding the coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in a spice grinder such as a clean coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle until the mixture resembles coarsely ground pepper.  Then pour the ingredients to a medium bowl and add cornstarch, salt and turmeric, stir and combine everything.
• Then you can add the chicken cuts and toss until coated with the mixture and let5 it sit on this mixture to reserve for frying.
• To start frying, heat your wok or a well seasoned cast iron skillet over high heat on your American stove.
• Add two tablespoons oil. When the oil is shimmering stir in the carrots, bell pepper, onion, garlic and chilies.
• Cook by stirring until the vegetables begin to brown for four to six minutes. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
• Then reduce the heat to medium high and add the remaining one tablespoon oil to the pan.
• Then cook the chicken with the seasonings from the bowl and stir fry until they are no longer pink in the middle for five to seven minutes.
• Then stir in the vegetables together with the lime juice and mint leaves and cook until heated through for about thirty seconds.
• Transfer to a serving platter and serve with hot steaming rice.  Enjoy this easy stir fry and follow its procedure for other types of fries at home.  You will be enjoying as you become the masters of your kitchens. 

NUTRITION:

• Per serving: 271 calories; 14 g fat ( 2 g sat , 7 g mono ); 63 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 25 g protein; 4 g fiber; 524 mg sodium; 514 mg potassium.
• Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (140% daily value), Vitamin C (70% dv), Iron (20% dv), Fiber (16% dv), Potassium (15% dv).
• Carbohydrate Servings: 1

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Our Recipe For Stir Fry (Pork Veggie)

Recipe For Stir Fry

If you are still a green horn in the kitchen mastering the art of stir frying is a great place to start with your cooking endeavors.  Here are two dishes that are quick, healthy to prepare and are easily adapted to meet all you’re the family's needs. These are some tasty skillet recipes that will rock your kitchen table and get very good reviews from your family circle.

PORK VEGGIE STIR-FRY RECIPE:

The INGREDIENTS:

• Three cups sliced cauliflower
• Three tablespoons vegetable oil, divide please
• Two medium carrots, julienned
• One can of fifteen ounces in weight whole baby corn, please drain and rinse them
• One half cup frozen peas, thawed
• One pound boneless pork, cut into thin strips
• Two green onions, thinly sliced
• Two garlic cloves, minced
• One tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
• One half to one teaspoon chili powder
• One cup water
• One fourth cup soy sauce
• Four teaspoons honey
• Two teaspoons of chicken bouillon granules, found in supermarkets
• Four teaspoons cornstarch
• Two tablespoons cold water
• One fourth cup salted peanuts
• Hot cooked rice 

THE PROCEDURE:

• In a large skillet or wok, heat two tablespoons of oil and stir fry cauliflower for three minutes on your American stove. 
• Then add carrots and continue to fry for two minutes. 
• Then add the corn and peas and please stir fry until the vegetables are crisp tender. Remove the veggies to a plate and keep warm.
• Reheat your wok and stir fry the pork in your remaining oil for two minutes. 
• Then add the garlic, onions and ginger plus chili powder and stir fry until the pork is no longer pink and fragrant.  Remove to a plate keep warm.
• Meantime, combine the water, soy sauce, honey and bouillon in same pan. Separately combine cornstarch and cold water in a cup and then gradually add to pan.  Bring to a boil and stir for two minutes until the sauce has thickened.
• Then you can return the veggies and pork mixture to the pan and cook till heated through.
• Then stir in the peanuts.
• Serve with hot steaming rice. Can make six servings.

ALMOND TURKEY STIR-FRY RECIPE:

Ingredients:

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• One tablespoon cornstarch
• One cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• One fourth cup water
• Two tablespoons soy sauce, the reduced sodium please
• One teaspoon sugar
• One fourth teaspoon salt
• One fourth teaspoon pepper
• One pound turkey breast, cubed and choose the tenderloin parts
• Four teaspoons canola oil, divided
• One cup chopped celery
• One half cup shredded carrot
• One half cup chopped onion
• One half cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• One half cup sliced green onion
• One garlic clove, minced
• One can of eight ounces in weight sliced water chestnuts, please drain them
• One half cup slivered almonds, the  toasted type please
• Hot cooked rice, optional  

Directions:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients and stir until smooth and reserve. 
• Start frying by heating a non-stick skillet and add teaspoons of oil on your American stove.  Stir fry the turkey until it is no longer pink. Remove to a plate and reserve.
• Reheat the skillet and stir-fry the carrot, celery, onion, mushrooms and green onions in the remaining oil until crisp-tender for about five to six minutes. 
• Then add garlic and cook for one minute longer.
• Then add the water chestnuts and pour back the turkey and cook till heated through.
• Then stir in the broth mixture to the pan.  Bring to a boil and cook stirring for two minutes or until the sauce thickens.
• Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with hot steaming rice if desired.  This makes four servings.
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