1. Mise en Place

• Measure and prep all ingredients. (Stir fry is one of the fastest ways to cook, so it’s important to have everything ready to begin.)
• Slice well-chilled protein into uniform pieces; coat with water and cornstarch.
• Blanch veggies.

2. Cook

• Drizzle oil around sides of stir-fry pan; tilt pan to coat evenly. Heat on HIGH until oil faintly smokes; add protein in small batches. (Don’t overcrowd pan or food will steam, not brown.)
• Sear items until browned; remove from pan.

3. Finish

• Add veggies to stir-fry pan; stir briefly to heat through (usually no more than 30 sec). Stir in protein and sauce. Toss to coat.

Chef Tip:

If tofu is your choice of protein, blanch vegetables and tofu separately (do not add water and cornstarch). Heat oil in stir-fry pan and cook vegetables briefly to heat through; stir in sauce. Add tofu; toss to combine.