Art of the Wok: Stir-Frying

A stir-fry is the ultimate one-pan dish and literally any combination of ingredients can be used to create a stir-fry.
Whether chicken, shell-fish, pork, beef or simply vegetables are used, with the stir-frying technique, you can prepare highly flavorful meals in a matter of minutes.

In this course, you will learn about the importance of high heat and the many advantages of this extremely versatile cooking technique. You will learn about the basic equipment required for stir-frying and how to choose a wok or pan that works best for your heat source. You will learn about the five main components of a stir-fry and how to properly prepare these ingredients prior to cooking. You will learn about a technique known as velveting, as well as many other valuable tips for successful stir-frying so you can avoid those soggy and disappointing dishes. Finally, you will learn a very common sequence used to properly and quickly stir-fry a dish over very high heat.