Basic Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (250 g) lean beef, pork, chicken, or fish, bones removed
- 4-6 cups fresh vegetables, diced
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1-3 tablespoons of water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sherry or sake
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fresh ginger
Instructions
Makes 3 to 4 servings.. Mix the soy, sherry, cornstarch, garlic powder and ginger in a medium size bowl. Cut the meat into thin strips, 1" long. Then soak the strips in the marinade for at least 15 minutes. Set the temperature of an electric non-stick wok to 360 F (185 C). Put 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok, and wait for the wok to heat up. Put the marinated meat in the wok and stir constantly, for a few minutes, with a couple of wooden spatulas or spoons. Remove the meat once it is brown on the outside, but is still a little pink on the inside. Wipe the wok clean with some paper towels. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, and wait for the wok to heat up again. Add the vegetables and stir constantly until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Add some water, amount depending on how much water has collected in the wok from the vegetables. Then cover the wok and let the vegetables steam for 3 minutes. Add the browned meat and stir constantly until everything is hot, a couple of minutes. Serve immediately with brown rice.
