Best 6 Simple Stir Fry Recipes

SIMPLE BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Trim the florets off the broccoli, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the broccoli stalks with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin, and slice 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal. Set aside.
• Whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat the wok. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the broccoli florets and stems. Cook, stirring constantly, until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water to steam the broccoli, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes more. Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan, forming an empty well in the center. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes, and stir until aromatic, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the soy mixture, and stir until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is coated, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to coat. Serve with rice.
• Copyright 2014 Food Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

SIMPLE SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in hot oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., In the same pan, stir-fry the broccoli and red pepper in 2 tablespoons broth for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the peas, onions, garlic and remaining broth; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return shrimp to the pan; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

SIMPLE SOBA STIR FRY

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Ease soba noodles into water and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and snow peas; cook and stir until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cooked noodles and soy sauce; cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

SIMPLE PORK CHOP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine pork, corn starch, and soy sauce in a bowl. Let it sit for a bit and while you cook the vegetables. Soften the onion and garlic in the oil for a couple of minutes, add broccoli and garlic. When broccoli is thawed, add the pork+soy mix, sesame oil, mirin or sherry, pepper, and as much water as needed to make a nice sauce. (I find pork comes out more tender if simmered than fried, which means immersing it.) Bring to a light bubble and cook 5 minutes or so, or until pork is cooked through. Serve with noodles or rice.

SIMPLE VEGETARIAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine the cornstarch, water and garlic powder. Add the mixed veggies and onion and toss to coat.
• Heat the oil over medium heat and stir-fry the vegetables until tender. Add the broccoli and stir-fry 3-5 minutes, until tender.
• Mix the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, another two minutes before serving.

SIMPLE BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together soy sauce, pepper, Sambal Oelek, sesame oil and corn starch.
• Add sliced beef, coat well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
• In a WOK, heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil until smoke begins to rise.
• Add broccoli florets and salt, stir well.
• Now add 1/2 cup of water, cover with a lid and cook on high heat for 3 - 4 minutes or until steam starts to escape from the edge of the lid.
• Remove broccoli and any liquid to a bowl.
• Reheat WOK to high heat, add the remainder 2 tablespoons of peanut oil.
• When hot, add garlic and brown for 1 minute, stirring often.
• Add sliced beef and marinade and stir-fry until the color of meat changes, about 1 minute.
• Return broccoli and liquid to the Wok and mix; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• Serve hot.