Clockwise from top left: Carrots (accessory veg), ginger (aromatic), kung pao sauce, cubed tofu (protein), snow peas (main veg) |
A basic stirfry recipe follows this format:
- 8oz-16oz from Column A
- 1-2 tbsp from Column B
- 1 cup from Column C
- 2-3 cups from Column D
- 2/3-3/4 cup from Column E
- 2 tbsp of cornstarch
- a sprinkle from Column G
Column A | Column B | Column C |
-thinly sliced flank steak | -diced jalapeno | -water chestnuts |
-thinly sliced london broil | -minced garlic | -bamboo shoots |
-thinly sliced pork chops | -grated ginger | -thinly sliced carrots |
-thinly sliced country-style ribs | -Sichuan peppercorns | -thinly sliced onion |
-thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast | -sliced bell peppers | |
-thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken thigh | -thinly sliced mushrooms | |
-pressed, cubed tofu | -bean sprouts | |
-cubed tempeh | ||
-peeled shrimp | ||
-bay scallops | ||
Column D | Column E | Column F | Column G |
-bell peppers | -Kung Pao | 2 tbsp cornstarch | -cashews |
-bok choy | -Orange-Sesame | -peanuts | |
-napa cabbage | -other | -sunflower seeds | |
-broccoli | -sliced green onions | ||
-snow peas | -sesame seeds | ||
-zucchini | |||
-yellow squash | |||
-green beans | |||
-cauliflower | |||
-snap peas | |||
-frozen peas |
- Prep everything ahead (all slicing, measuring, finding of ingredients, etc.) as much as a day or two in advance (obviously cover and refrigerate if prepping a day ahead)
- Stirfry the protein (except tofu and tempeh) over medium-high or high heat in a couple tbsp of canola oil until mostly cooked through. Remove from wok and set aside.
- Add the aromatics and stirfry just 1 minute, then add vegetables.
- Add hard vegetables like carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and onions first, and stirfry until softened.
- Add protein back (including tofu and tempeh now).
- Add medium-soft vegetables like mushrooms, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, snap peas, and bell peppers next and stirfry about 3 minutes.
- Add tender veg like peas, squash, napa cabbage, bok choy, snow peas and bean sprouts last and stirfry 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch into sauce, and add sauce. Boil 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve with an optional sprinkle of seeds or nuts.
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