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Fast-Cooking Stir-Fries

December 16, 2008
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Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry

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This spicy Szechuan-style dish is boldly flavored with earthy cumin and Szechuan peppercorns that make your mouth tingle pleasantly. If you're not a lamb fan, you can use beef sirloin instead. Toasting the cumin seeds and peppercorns draws out their essential oils and makes their aroma and flavor more intense.

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Orange, Tofu, and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

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Fresh orange juice perks up this speedy stir-fry, becoming a sticky, glossy sauce for the colorful vegetables. A quick coat in cornstarch helps the tofu develop a supercrisp crust without needing to fry in lots of oil. It's a good idea to have every element at the ready by the stove before you start to cook, as the stir-fry will come together very quickly. You can use bell peppers or any vegetable you have on hand, such as broccoli florets, thinly sliced carrots, or sliced snap peas.

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Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry

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Ginger and sambal oelek, a chile-garlic paste that’s now at most supermarkets in the international aisle, made this recipe a favorite by providing bold flavor in no time. Have all ingredients ready at the stove so they can go in at just the right moment.

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

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Make your own version of this takeout classic in a flash, no special equipment required.

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Pork Stir-Fry with Snow Peas

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A great stir-fry uses only 2 or 3 vegetables in the base, insuring all elements shine through as well as leaving enough room in the pan for a good sear.

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Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

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Red bell peppers are the star vegetable in this stir-fry, a crisp, sweet counterpoint to the serrano chile heat. Use any vegetables you like, but keep it simple; one or two vegetables, plus the basil and chicken, are all you need.

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Stir-Fried Tilapia, Dill, and Scallion Lettuce Wraps

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Inspired by the classic Vietnamese dish Cha Ca La Vong, these wraps are a fun way to serve up stir-fry. Swap black cod for tilapia if you prefer a heartier fish.

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Sweet and Sour Tofu-Vegetable Stir-Fry

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This dish is mildly spicy; to make it extra kid-friendly, omit the chiles from the sweet and sour sauce.

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Veggie and Tofu Stir-Fry

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Our meatless stir-fry gives you that delicious seared, slightly smoky taste that you enjoy in a good Chinese restaurant, but are the results from your own wok.

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Tempeh and Broccolini Stir-Fry

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Streamline your stir-frying process by prepping all ingredients before you start cooking. For a whole-grain base, use brown rice.

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    1 of 10 Cumin Lamb Stir-Fry
    2 of 10 Orange, Tofu, and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
    3 of 10 Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry
    4 of 10 Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry
    5 of 10 Pork Stir-Fry with Snow Peas
    6 of 10 Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry
    7 of 10 Stir-Fried Tilapia, Dill, and Scallion Lettuce Wraps
    8 of 10 Sweet and Sour Tofu-Vegetable Stir-Fry
    9 of 10 Veggie and Tofu Stir-Fry
    10 of 10 Tempeh and Broccolini Stir-Fry

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