How to Stir-Fry Vegetables
You can stir-fry vegetables over one burner in under a half hour, which makes it a great summer dish when you're busy and don't want to turn on the oven. Stir-fry is best done with a wok, which provides the largest frying surface for your vegetables. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place your wok on the stove. Set the burner to high or medium high heat. You'll need to experiment with your stove to determine which setting works for you.
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Lightly drizzle the wok with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
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Chop or slice 1 to 2 pounds of vegetables very fine, so they fry up quickly.
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Throw in your onions first, as they take longer to cook than most other vegetables.
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Place your vegetables into your wok and stir them with your wooden spoon. Start with the dense vegetables first, like broccoli and cauliflower, as they take longer to fry than carrots or other vegetables.
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Fry the vegetables until they are tender and heated through. How thoroughly you fry your vegetables is a matter of taste. Some prefer a crispy texture, while others prefer very tender stir-fry vegetables.
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Remove the vegetables from the wok and serve them immediately. Offer sauces on the side so each person can customize the stir-fry dish to taste.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep children away from the stove when you make stir-fry, since the cooking surface is so large and hot.
Don't leave your wok unattended. Hot oil and high heat can be dangerous.
