Organizing the kitchen ahead of time will help avoid confusion when you're preparing Chinese food.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: N/A
Here's How:
- Make sure the food preparation area is separate from the cooking area.
- Place knives and cleavers near the food preparation area.
- Place at least one (preferably two) cutting boards in the food preparation area.
- Store several small plates and bowls in the food preparation area. You can use these to transfer the prepared ingredients to the wok.
- Keep the wok as close as possible to the sink, as it needs to be rinsed often.
- Keep sauces, seasonings, and cooking utensils near the wok.
- Have a supply of paper towels handy to wipe out the wok.
- Keep oven mitts near the wok, as the handles can get hot.
Tips:
- When not using the wok, be sure to store it in a place where it will not get scratched or become damp.
- When preparing ingredients, place a can or bag nearby so that you are not running back and forth to the garbage can.
