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The Three Pillars of Stir-Frying Techniques
Huang advocates for mastering three foundational stir-fry methods, which together can cover an extensive range of dishes and ingredients:
Stir-Frying with Sauce
Dry-Fried Vegetables
Cooking Greens
Each technique brings its unique flavor profiles and textures, enabling cooks to utilize leftovers, fresh vegetables, proteins, or a combination thereof.
1. Stir-Frying with Sauces
This is perhaps the most iconic and universally recognized stir-fry style. It involves cooking ingredients quickly and then adding a flavorful sauce at the end to coat everything beautifully.
Example: Chicken and Broccoli