How do I make a good stir fry?

Question

I got an awesome mix of frozen veggies from Trader Joe's and it inspired me to make a stir fry with it but I don't know where to begin. How do I make the sauce etc?

Answer 1

Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables

1 package boneless chicken b*****s, about 4 pieces (buy it only when on sale!)

1 family-size bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables, we like the pre-seasoned Chinese blend (the one with peapods and water chestnuts, and we even add a can of more water chestnuts)

1 T. vegetable oil

Rice, white or brown

Water, to cook the rice

Directions:

* Begin cooking rice, per package directions. If you use the regular long-grain kind it will be ready in about 20 minutes. (You can buy the huge bag of regular white rice, store-brand, when your budget is the tightest. But when it gets better, switch to brown rice, it's a lot healthier - and my kids barely notice the difference using it in this dish.)

* Rinse chicken and cut into bite-size pieces. Brown in a non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, until cooked well. (Adding any seasons desired, especially if the veggies come unseasoned. And depending on your pan, you may be able to cook the chicken without any added oil. But add some if you need it, or use cooking-spray.)

* Add cooked chicken into veggies and simmer 5 minutes to blend well, stirring occasionally.

* Remove chicken and veggies from pan and serve over warm rice.

Add some stir fry sauce. You can get it from your grocery store. It'll be by the soy sauce. You can also try terriyaki sauce. Add enough for your taste.  

Answer 2

I love stir fry, it's quick and tasy...

I normally add Worcestershire sauce it creates a delicious tang to the stir fry, throw in some crushed garlic, and fry with olive oil...add rice and it's soooo good...Add whatever meat floats ur boat.

Answer 3

i buy pre made hot n spicy stir fry sauce but soy sauce will work fine

first cook meat of choice - chicken strips on beef strips or shrimp work very well.

remove meat add veggie mix. cook until soft then add sauce and meat

heat thru

serve over white rice

Answer 4

PEPPER STEAK STIR FRY  

1 1/2 inch thick beef steak, any kind (16-24 oz)

2-3 bell peppers, any color

2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

1/2 hot pepper (depending upon heat desired)

2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

4-5 cloves garlic

1/2 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon Wondra (or other flour)

3 tablespoons red wine

1 bouillon cube or teaspoon of beef flavored soup base (optional)

salt or soy sauce (if desired)

pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste

Slice uncooked steak into thin slices across the grain.

Tip: Place steak in freezer until partially frozen but the tip of a sharp knife can still pierce it 3/8" deep. This makes it easier to slice.

Prepare vegetables: Core and slice peppers, peel onions and thinly slice, peel garlic. Clean mushrooms and slice.

In a skillet, melt butter in oil. Add onions and saute over medium high heat until edges take on light brown color. Add whole garlic cloves and sliced peppers. When garlic cloves have a slightly roasted appearance, mash the garlic into the oil using the tines of a fork. Remove sauteed vegetables to a dish using a slotted spoon when tender, and lightly browned on edges but not soft.

Turn heat to high and brown steak; add mushrooms after several minutes. Remove steak to vegetable dish when tender. Add wine, flour, and bouillon, scraping pan to add flavor and color to gravy. Reduce heat to very low and simmer gravy ten minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water or broth if gravy is too thick; add more flour if gravy is too thin after several minutes. Add vegetables and steak to gravy and heat through. Season to taste with salt (or soy sauce), pepper and hot pepper, to taste.

Serve as is, or over rice or chow mein noodles, or in sub sandwiches topped with caramelized onions. Season with soy sauce, if desired.

Variation: Prepare using pork loin instead of beef steak; substitute Nappa cabbage for peppers. Add finely minced fresh ginger, if desired.

Answer 5

Here are several recipes to try:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=stir+f...