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The Right Way To Stir-Fry So Your Veggies Stay Crunchy, Not Soggy

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Cooking Tips

The Right Way To Stir-Fry So Your Veggies Stay Crunchy, Not Soggy

October 23, 2019
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When it comes to stir-fries, preparation is key. Before you start cooking, make sure you’ve chopped up any vegetables and aromatics (onions, garlic, chilli), mixed up your sauces and marinaded any protein, ready to go.

And if your wok isn’t non-stick, you’ll need to season it before you start cooking. To do that, add a splash of oil and some salt, and place the wok over a high heat. When it starts to smoke, use some paper towel to wipe it clean. Now your wok is seasoned and ready to use!

Next, simply follow these five steps to ensure a successful stir-fry:

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The Right Way To Stir-Fry So Your Veggies Stay Crunchy, Not Soggy
Step 1: Oil
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Add some neutral oil, like grapeseed, vegetable of peanut oil, which all have a high smoke point. Once the oil shimmers on the surface, it’s hot enough to start stir-frying.

READ MORE: 8 Common Cooking Oils And Best Ways To Cook With Them

Step 2: Proteins
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Start with your proteins, cooking them in a couple of batches so that you don’t get a “stewed” effect. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3: Aromatics + Veggies
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Stir-fry your aromatics, tossing quickly so as not to burn the garlic. Then add your harder vegetables, cooking for a couple of minutes.

Step 4: Add Everything Together
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Return your meat back to the work along with the sauce and any leafy veg; cook until the veg has just started to wilt.

Step 5: Serve
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Serve straight away, on a bed of steamed rice and with some fresh herbs sprinkled on top. Using this technique will make sure that your veg stays crunchy, your protein tender and the whole process will stay quick and simple.

If you’re feeling inspired, try one of our favourites: Spiced Garlic Beef Stir-Fry,  Tofu And Chia Stir-Fry and Pork Stir-fry With Water Chestnuts & Chinese Greens (pictured above). We’ve got more quick and easy stir-fry recipes here!

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