Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted February 28, 2007 I just made a pretty good stir fry, and figured others here would know good ones to make. I love experimenting with these because you basically just throw shit together that you think will go well and hope it comes out nice in the end. Here's what I did today: - some turkey sausage links that might expire in a couple days if I didn't use em, left in the freezer - sliced mushrooms - sliced green bell pepper - some sliced red onions - half a jalapeño pepper, sliced and chopped - baby bok choy - a little bit of olive oil - dash of black pepper I fried them dry at first, then added a little bit of olive oil in there as well for the bok choy to cook in. It came out tasting spicy, not too spicy as to burn the roof of your mouth or anything, but definitely a spicy flavor without a kick (probably if I added in the whole pepper I would've gotten a kick) and sweet with the bok choy and olive oil. The black pepper I put in just for the hell of it, and to make it not taste too bland in case it was far too much green. I served it on a bed of rice and then demolished the whole thing. Really filled me up, and maybe aside from the olive oil, which I was careful not to put too much of in, a healthy meal too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 fried rice: ground pork Bean Sprouts Peas in the pod carrots green onions green, red, yellow bell pepper rice soy sauce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Stir fry is fucking ideal if you're cooking for a date. I usually just do sliced chicken breasts, green and red peppers, carrots and green beans. Tried it with potatoes a few weeks ago. Meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2007 But the potatoes need to be cooked first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted March 1, 2007 I'd like that, except I'd take out the carrots and green beans (unless soy sauce was added), and probably sub in the potatoes, as long as they're red potatoes and cut up, probably in olive oil. Toss in some onion also and grill that. I think basically for me stir fry has to have three essentials: bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Everything else is just added in to make it interesting, but that's what it has to start with, the foundation/base of the stir fry, the bread of a Subway sandwich, if you will. Obviously some kind of meat product as well, but I guess tofu could be used if the stir fry is just a side, if not just some lettuce/cabbage/bok choy. I'd say bean sprouts are pretty good, though not necessarily essential. They compliment the bell peppers in particular nicely, and sometimes the mushrooms as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted March 1, 2007 Marvin mentioned something to me in a food thread a long time ago and I could almost kiss him for it. Don't stir fry in olive oil. Use something with a higher smoke point like peanut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Pseudo-Asian: Chicken Green Beans water chestnuts green onions Been Sprouts Obviously out of order, but the secret? A dab of sesame oil. That stuff is the shit. But it's totally overpowering if you're not careful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 Water Chestnuts takes stir-fry to the NEXT level. Soooo underrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 fried rice: ground pork Bean Sprouts Peas in the pod carrots green onions green, red, yellow bell pepper rice soy sauce Where's the fried egg, maaaaaaaaaan? When I make it: Pork or bacon pieces Green Onion Fried Egg Shrimp or Chicken diced carrots The peas are missing, but that is a personal thing because I can stand peas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest George's Box Report post Posted May 11, 2007 We could simply eat it in moderation, or an easier solution, we could change a mammal's entire celluar structure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darthtiki 0 Report post Posted May 11, 2007 Water Chestnuts takes stir-fry to the NEXT level. Soooo underrated. Mike you speak the truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted May 11, 2007 And I disagree on the olive oil thing. If you put a lot of more "bitter"-tasting veggies such as spinach and whatnot in there like I do, they end up sweetening things. My stir fry at the beginning of this thread is a prime example. It sweetens up the spiciness of it, peanut oil is great and all but this worked out much better for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2007 I've got a few ideas from running through this thread, but does anyone have any suggestions for a good (and I use that loosely) vegetarian stir-fry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricMM 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2007 Something like a veggie pad thai maybe? Although I cannot picture that without the fish sauce or little baby dehydrated shrimp... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted June 14, 2007 I've got a few ideas from running through this thread, but does anyone have any suggestions for a good (and I use that loosely) vegetarian stir-fry? Tofu is your friend here. It's cheap too, compared to most meats. Bust out the peanut sauce, also, and spinach. Excellent Thai dish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
