Best 4 Authentic Chinese Stir Fry Recipes
Are you craving an authentic Chinese stir fry that transports you to the bustling streets of Beijing or Shanghai? Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the secrets to crafting a delectable stir fry dish that captures the essence of Chinese cuisine. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of wok cooking, we'll guide you through every step of the process. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with an explosion of flavors and unveil the hidden techniques that elevate your stir fry from ordinary to extraordinary.
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EASY CLASSIC CHINESE BEEF STIR FRY
Made with a classic Chinese stir fry sauce, this is a great recipe to use up whatever leftover greens you have in the fridge! Instead of making this Sauce, you can use my All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce (see Note 1) If using economical beef, consider tenderising it the Chinese way ("velveting", simple, highly effective, see Note 5!)
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Time 23m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine the cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water in a small bowl, mix until smooth.
- Mix in remaining Sauce ingredients EXCEPT the 1/3 cup water.
- Place the beef and 2 tbsp of Sauce in a bowl and mix gently. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Add 1/3 cup water into the remaining Sauce. Set aside.
- Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
- Add onion and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the beef and cook until it changes colour from red to light brown but not cooked through.
- Add bell pepper and carrots and stir fry for 30 seconds.
- Add Sauce and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add pak choy and scallions/shallots and cook for a further 1 minute until the Sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat immediately.
- Serve immediately with rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice! Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro, if using.
ALL-PURPOSE STIR-FRY SAUCE (BROWN GARLIC SAUCE)
Adapted from Martin Yan's Chinese Cooking for Dummies. This is my favorite stir-fry sauce. It makes enough for two meals. Having extra on hand makes for a quick meal. My son will actually eat vegetables he can dip in the sauce! WARNING about the amount of soy sauce. When I used Kikkoman soy sauce, I found this sauce far too salty. I now use Angostura, which is much lower in salt. When adding soy sauce, start with less than half the amount and slowly add more to taste. Using vegetable broth makes this vegetarian. Yield: 1 3/4 cups (couldn't get that amount entered)
Provided by Connie K
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper. (See note in intro about the soy sauce).
- Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup water.
- Heat a pan over high heat; add the cooking oil, swirling to coat; add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.
CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR FRY
My daughter found this on ABCNEWS.com and has made it several times now. Sometimes we are missing an ingredient the recipe calls for so we just add something different. We use a 4 ounce can of sliced mushrooms instead of the shitake. We also use frozen broccoli and snow peas to speed this recipe up.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Vegetable
Time 24m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make 2 cups of rice as instructed on package and keep hot.
- Heat wok over medium heat and add the oil, increase to medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli and water, stir-fry for 1 minute or until broccoli is bright green.
- Add carrots, snow peas, mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender crisp.
- In small bowl, combine the soy sauce, broth and cornstarch; mix well to dissolve.
- Add to wok and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
- Serve over rice.
CHICKEN AND CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
This is a fantastic stir-fry dish that tastes like it came straight from a good Chinese restaurant! It never fails to get rave reviews from my family and friends! Serve it hot over white or brown rice.
Provided by Laura
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, oyster sauce, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl until the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce; set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion is limp, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and marinade. Cook and stir until the chicken has browned and is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of water; season with pepper and sugar. Add the water chestnuts, snow peas, and broccoli. Cover; boil until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water. Stir into the boiling mixture; cook until thick and no longer cloudy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 500.1 mg, Sugar 4 g
Tips:
- Use a wok, or a large, heavy skillet. A wok distributes heat evenly, which is essential for stir-frying.
- Heat your wok or skillet over high heat. The surface should be hot enough to sizzle a drop of water.
- Use a small amount of oil. Just enough to coat the bottom of the wok or skillet.
- Add your ingredients in stages. Start with the vegetables that take the longest to cook, and add the more tender vegetables towards the end.
- Stir-fry constantly. This will help to prevent the food from burning.
- Do not overcrowd the wok or skillet. If you do, the food will not cook evenly.
- Season your stir-fry to taste. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce are all common seasonings used in Chinese stir-fries.
- Serve your stir-fry immediately. It is best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Stir-frying is a quick and easy way to cook a delicious and healthy meal. By following these tips, you can create authentic Chinese stir-fries that your family and friends will love. So, grab your wok or skillet, and start cooking!
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