My favorite recipes for stir fry

My favorite recipes for stir fry The recipes for stir fry are always found in cookbooks and now on websites in the internet. They are designed to be simple and quick to prepare. As popular knowledge, stir fries have been with us ever since we were children. Unknowingly, we enjoy eating stir fries in Chinese Cuisines, or other Asian Cuisine. But at home, we don’t’ realize that most frequently, stir fries are also serve in our dining tables. These recipes are quick and easy to do and our family has somehow learned the technique and often cooks stir fries for the family to enjoy.

Traditional stir fries are a blend of sweetness, spiciness, bitterness and saltiness, where meat and plenty of vegetables are combined together and cook on very high heat to produce that succulent and fabulous blend of taste. Here is a recipe for stir frying that you can try out in your own kitchen.

THE BEEF STIR FRY WITH SNAP PEAS: Preparation time is 15 minutes and actual cooking tim is only 6 minutes.

The recipe can make 3 to 4 servings. It is a main dish for dinner.

THE INGREDIENTS: • Three fourth pound stir fry beef ( if using a steak, cut the steak against its grain into one inch strips for even cooking purposes) • Eight oz. snap peas cut into half diagonally • Two tablespoons of soy sauce • Two cloves of garlic, minced • One teaspoon of ground ginger • One fourth teaspoon red pepper flakes • Two teaspoon cornstarch • Three tablespoon peanut oil. divided into two • If you want to add more vegetables to this we recommend bell peppers, young corn or broccoli florets. These vegetables blend very well with beef and when crisp tender will taste fabulous. They also provide great nutritional value to your family.

THE PROCEDURE: • In a regular size mixing bowl, pour and combine together the soy sauce, the minced garlic, the red pepper flakes and stir till smooth. Once combined, add the cornstarch and continue stirring until there are no lumps left on the mixture. Once thoroughly combined, add the beef and toss to coat with the mixture. Set aside to marinade for at least 15 minutes.

• While marinating, prepare the other ingredients for frying. Rinse with water all the vegetables that you are using before cutting them into bite size pieces. In this case, the snap peas.

• To begin stir frying, heat a wok or a large skillet over high heat on your American stove or Dutch oven. Add two tablespoon of peanut oil to the pan and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. When oil is hot or is about to start smoking, add the beef to the skillet spread in a single layer to let cook for one to two minutes before moving them. Once the meat is browned, remove it to a plate and set aside.

• Reheat your wok and add the remaining tablespoon of peanut oil to the skillet. Once hot, add the peas and stir fry for one to two minutes.

• Once cooked through, add back to the skillet the beef and toss them together for another minute or so.

• You can serve this immediately while it is hot and goes well with steamed rice.

• Enjoy this recipe for stir fry and please continue stir frying.