Homemade stir fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be prepared in minutes. This Asian-inspired dish is made with a variety of meats, vegetables, and sauces that are cooked together in a hot wok or skillet. The resulting dish is flavorful, colorful, and packed with nutrients. Best of all, stir-fries are highly customizable, so you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste preferences.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY STIR-FRY SAUCE
Here's a way to elevate any stir-fry, especially when you are making it from veggie and meat scraps that are lingering in your refrigerator. Pro tip: You can use half of it as a marinade for your proteins before you add them to the skillet. It also makes a tasty dipping sauce for steamed dumplings or pot-stickers.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup sauce
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar and red pepper flakes if using in a medium bowl until combined. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
EASY STIR FRY SAUCE
A basic stir fry sauce that I've been using for years. I got the recipe from my mother, but I don't know where she got it from. I make no claim to authenticity.
Provided by Winnipeg Mel
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass jar with a lid.
- Screw lid on.
- Shake well.
- Can store in fridge up to 2 weeks.
- Shake well before using.
- To use sauce: stir fry your vegetables and meat as desired, add appropriate amount of sauce, bring to a boil, boil for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
- Serve.
CHICKEN STIR-FRY
"This is a tasty, healthy meal that everyone in my house enjoys!" reports Lori Schlecht of Wimbledon, North Dakota.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut chicken into 1/2-in. strips; place in a resealable plastic bag. Add cornstarch and toss to coat. Combine the soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil; stir-fry chicken until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil; stir- fry the broccoli, celery, carrots and onion for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water and bouillon. Return chicken to pan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BASIC STIR FRY SAUCE
This is a good basic sauce. Feel free to add ,perhaps a little lime juice, a pinch of cilantro, some peanut butter? Have fun!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except cornstarch in a small bowl or a 2 to 4 cup liquid measuring cup.
- Place the cornstarch in a separate small bowl, and whisk in the mixture from step 1.
- Just before mixing in to vegetables and/or meat, whisk the mixture one more time.
- Add about 2/3 of the way through stir frying.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 673, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.4
SIMPLE STIR-FRY
Kids getting into cooking? This simple stir-fry with prawns, veggies and noodles is great for aspiring chefs and will make a quick meal for busy weeknights
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely chop or slice the vegetables into pieces roughly the same size. Slice the carrots diagonally, slice the baby corn, cut the broccoli into small florets, then slice the stem, and finely slice the peppers, cabbage or pak choi. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, then fry the garlic and ginger for 1 min.
- Add the veg and toss to coat. Fry for 2-3 mins, then add the soy sauce and chilli sauce, if using, and mix well. Cook for 2-3 mins more until the veg is tender. Stir in the prawns, salmon or chicken and heat through. Serve over the noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Make and share this Chicken Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut chicken into 1/2 inch strips; place in a resealable plastic bag.
- Add cornstarch and toss to coat.
- Combine soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil; stirfry chicken until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove and keep warm.
- Add remaining oil; stir fry broccoli, celery, carrots, and onion for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add water and bouillon.
- Return chicken to pan.
- Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 75.6, Sodium 814, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 27.9
SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
This colorful shrimp and broccoli stir-fry comes together quickly, when all the vegetables are prepared ahead of time.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Shrimp Stir-Fry
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, chicken broth, orange juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, Sriracha sauce, and sesame oil in a large jar with a lid. Close and shake until sauce is well combined. Set aside.
- Heat peanut oil in a large, non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until garlic and ginger are lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and discard.
- Add broccoli, onion, bell pepper, carrots, and snow peas to the seasoned oil and cook, stirring quickly, until vegetables are tender-crisp and brightly colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
- Add shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 90 seconds. Turn shrimp and continue cooking on the other side until they are bright pink on the outside, the meat is opaque, and shrimp begin to curl into a "C" shape, about 90 seconds longer.
- Add stir-fried vegetables back to the skillet, and pour in sauce.
- Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the sauce, stirring to remove any lumps. Keep stirring quickly, until thickener is incorporated into the entire dish. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
- Serve with hot, fluffy rice, and garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 532.1 mg
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality vegetables and lean protein. For the vegetables, choose a variety of colors and textures for a more flavorful and visually appealing dish.
- Cut the ingredients evenly: This will help them cook evenly. Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and the protein into thin strips.
- Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help prevent the food from sticking. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet.
- Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: This will help to create a sear on the ingredients and lock in the flavor.
- Add the ingredients to the wok or skillet in stages: Start with the vegetables that take the longest to cook, such as carrots and broccoli. Then, add the protein and finally the vegetables that cook quickly, such as spinach and bean sprouts.
- Stir-fry the ingredients constantly: This will help to prevent them from sticking and burning. Use a spatula or tongs to move the ingredients around the wok or skillet.
- Add the sauce towards the end of cooking: This will help to prevent the sauce from burning. Stir the sauce into the ingredients until they are evenly coated.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately: Stir-fry is best served hot and fresh. You can garnish it with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime juice.
Conclusion:
Stir-frying is a quick and easy way to cook a delicious and healthy meal. By following these tips, you can make a stir-fry that is packed with flavor and nutrients. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give stir-fry a try.
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