Definition: Stir-frying is the most popular Chinese cooking technique, primarily because it is quick and doesn't use much oil, which is a plus for dieters. To stir-fry, ingredients are added to a heated pan and moved continually during cooking. Although food is normally stir-fried in a wok, a frying pan can be used instead.
Written by Rhonda Parkinson
Written by Rhonda Parkinson
Examples:
Stir-fry Recipes:Moo Goo Gai Pan - chicken and fresh mushrooms
Kung Pao Chicken Stir-fry - a healthy stir-fry version of the popular Chinese restaurant dish
More Stir-fry Recipes
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