Universal Stir-Fry Formula#
This is a universal stir-fry formula found online, the source is unclear, but it is a very basic tutorial that won't go wrong.
Don't be fooled by programmer cooking guides; cooking doesn't have fixed measurements like "a few grams of salt" or "a few grams of oil." When it says a spoonful, it means a spoonful. Cooking is also responsive design; if the heat is high, add more, if the heat is low, add less, if you stir-fry for a long time, add more, if you stir-fry quickly, add less. Your kitchen may need more, while theirs may need less...
Stir-Frying Any Vegetables#
- Salt
- Minced Garlic
- Oil
Heat oil to sauté minced garlic, then add vegetables and stir-fry until soft before adding salt.
Stir-Frying Any Meat#
- Light Soy Sauce
- Oyster Sauce
- Cooking Wine
- Starch
Slice the meat and marinate with these four ingredients for 15 minutes.
- Oil
- Minced Garlic
- Dark Soy Sauce
Heat oil to sauté minced garlic, then add the marinated meat, using dark soy sauce for color.
Making Any Soup#
- Cooking Wine
- Ginger Slices
- Green Onion Segments (for blanching meat)
- Salt
- Red Dates
- Goji Berries
You can also add sugar and chicken essence for freshness.
Any Spicy Stir-Fry#
- One Spoon of Sugar
- Half a Spoon of Oyster Sauce
- Two Spoons of Light Soy Sauce
- Ginger Slices
- Small Chili Peppers
- Minced Garlic
- A Small Piece of Hot Pot Base
Braising Any Meat#
- Salt
- Ginger Slices
- Oyster Sauce
- Half a Spoon of Light Soy Sauce
- Two Spoons of Dark Soy Sauce
- Cooking Wine
- Cinnamon
- Star Anise
- Bay Leaves
- Dried Chili Peppers
Cold Dishes#
- Light Soy Sauce
- Sugar
- Vinegar
- Chili Powder
- Sesame
- Minced Garlic
Pour hot oil over chili powder before adding the seasonings.
Korean Bibimbap Sauce#
- One Spoon of Sugar
- One Spoon of Light Soy Sauce
- Appropriate Amount of Chili Powder
- One Spoon of Sesame
- One Spoon of Sesame Oil
- One Spoon of Korean Chili Sauce
- One Spoon of Sprite
Spicy Mixed Dish#
- One Spoon of Sugar
- Half a Spoon of Oyster Sauce
- Two Spoons of Light Soy Sauce
- Chili Powder
- Small Chili Peppers
- One Spoon of Vinegar
- One Spoon of Minced Garlic
- Salt
- One Spoon of Sesame
- One Spoon of Sesame Paste
Sweet and Sour Sauce#
- Cooking Wine
- Light Soy Sauce
- Sugar
- Vinegar
- Water
Ratio 1:2:3:4:5, commonly referred to as the 12345 mnemonic.
Fish Fragrant Sauce#
- Two Spoons of Sugar
- Two Spoons of Vinegar
- Half a Spoon of Oyster Sauce
- Two Spoons of Light Soy Sauce
- One Spoon of Starch
- Two Spoons of Water
Finally, thicken with starch water.
Teriyaki Sauce#
- One Spoon of Oyster Sauce
- One Spoon of Light Soy Sauce
- One Spoon of Dark Soy Sauce
- One Spoon of Honey
- Appropriate Amount of Salt