These delicious easy stir fry recipes make great healthy family meals. If you're looking for quick dinner ideas, be sure to give one or more of these recipes a try.
Stir fry cooking is simple to do at home and an easy way to prepare healthy family meals.
I incorporate a stir-fry recipe at least once a week in my meal planning. They are great for adding more vegetables to your diet and because they are so fast to make, they're also excellent for quick dinner ideas. Some of the easy stir fry recipes below are my family's favorites, especially the cashew chicken recipe which I make often.
Admittedly, it is difficult to get the same result as your favorite Chinese takeaway because most of our kitchen stoves cannot generate the same intensity of heat as commercial stoves, and high heat is essential to successful stir-frying. Nevertheless, the benefits of making stir fries for dinner are worth trying them at home. What are some of the benefits? Well, here are a few:
It takes only minutes to cook once you've done your prep of ingredients
There are endless possibilities for different combinations of ingredients and flavors
Foods retain their flavors and textures
It’s a healthy way to cook because so little oil is needed
Learning how to make a stir fry is simple. Once you've mastered the technique, stir frying may become your favorite method of cooking. If you're not sure how to stir fry, I have the simple steps to follow right here.
Stir Fry Dos and Don'ts
Before you get started, here are some dos and don'ts for making great stir fry recipes.
Do cook meats in batches depending on the size of your wok or pan. The objective is to sear the meat. Overcrowding the wok will steam the meat instead of developing a nice sear.
Do take the time to prep all ingredients before starting to stir fry.
Do use the highest heat setting. High heat is essential to stir fry recipe success.
Do use high smoke point oil such as peanut or canola oil.
Don't use olive oil. Oils that are blander, such as peanut and canola are better.
Do flavor your oils with aromatics, such as garlic, ginger, chili, before adding other ingredients. But Don't burn them.
Do serve your stir fry immediately for the best taste.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many ingredients you can use to create your own stir fry recipes.
