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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Cook Healthier Meals With Stir Frying

Stir fried luffaStir fried luffa (Photo credit: kattebelletje)
By Sandy Rutherforde


Stir frying is an extremely healthy method of cooking. When using this way of cooking there is hardly any oil that needs to be used. Lots of stir fries are made with vegetables, and this method of cooking ensures that they preserve most vitamins and minerals.

This kind of cooking is employed frequently in Asian countries. The most effective way to stir fry is to make use of a wok. Woks may be conventional or electric. This type of cooking is fast and simple. All that is needed is to chop up items of food and throw them into the heated wok.



There are plenty of kinds of electric woks available on the market. They are generally round, with a smaller bottom than top. The temperatures are regulated with the temperature control switch. A lot more traditional woks might be purchased in a number of Asian shops. These are typically made of copper or steel and they may either be placed straight on the cooking element, or if they have a rounded as opposed to flat bottom, they'll need a ring that supports them on the cooking element.

Most food cooks within a matter of minutes simply because it is cut up and small. It is possible to make tasty stir fries utilizing diced chicken and vegetables. Including a little bit of soy sauce and some chopped garlic and ginger, gives a great tasting Asian flavor to your meal.

There are various specifically prepared Asian sauces which go beautifully with this kind of food. A lot of people will add a little bit of oil to the wok and then add the chopped up meat of choice. It is browned a little bit, and then the vegetables are added and cooked until just a little bit crisp. Sauces as well as other condiments may be added any time.

Stir frying is really simple and even the most modest chef should have little trouble preparing a mouth-watering meal. Stir fries tend to be served on top of a bed of rice or Asian style noodles. This can be a really filling meal and will feed the entire family without needing to spend too much time in the kitchen. There's no end to the recipes that can be concocted with the help of a wok.

There are many cook books available on the market which will easily show the novice cook tips on how to make quick and great tasting wok meals. There's no mess involved with this kind of cooking. Everything is cut on a board or plate and then thrown into the wok. The food is very easily cooked, and once the stir frying is finished the food can be poured onto a plate.




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