20 Homestyle Stir-fry Dishes

Cooking StepsHow to cook 20 Homestyle Stir-fry Dishes step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Pickled Mustard Greens, Edamame & Tofu Clay Pot: Pickled mustard greens, edamame, tofu

2. 
   Step 2

   Braised Luffa with Shrimp: Luffa, shrimp, mushrooms

3. 
   Step 3

   Yu-Xiang (Fish-Fragrant) Vegetable Medley: Tomato, mushrooms, tofu skin, wood ear mushroom, chili peppers, etc. (add whatever you like). Yu-xiang sauce: doubanjiang 20g, sugar 20g, rice vinegar or aged vinegar 20g, light soy sauce 15g, cooking wine 15g, cornstarch slurry 10g, water 20g — mix well (adjust quantities to the amount of food you’re cooking)

4. 
   Step 4

   Braised Razor Clams with Pickled Greens & Edamame: Snow mustard (pickled greens), edamame, razor clam meat

5. 
   Step 5

   Stir-fried Mung Bean Sprouts with Pork & Zha Cai: Mung bean sprouts, green pepper, pork strips, pickled mustard tuber strips

6. 
   Step 6

   Stir-fried Chinese Yam with Wood Ear Mushroom: Chinese yam, wood ear mushroom, green and red bell pepper

7. 
   Step 7

   Stir-fried Asparagus with Shrimp: Asparagus, shrimp, mushrooms, a pinch of black pepper

8. 
   Step 8

   Stir-fried Wild Mushrooms with Vegetables: Mixed mushrooms, bamboo shoots, snow peas

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   Step 9

   Shrimp Scrambled Eggs (Huai Dan): Shrimp, eggs

10. 
    Step 10

    Braised Napa Cabbage with Tofu: Napa cabbage, firm tofu, chives or scallion segments (for garnish)

11. 
    Step 11

    Braised Tofu with Leek: Large scallion (leek), tofu

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    Step 12

    Braised Su Zi Ji (Wheat Gluten Rolls): Su zi ji, button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, scallions. 1) Cut su zi ji into 1cm thick slices, deep-fry until golden, soak in water, then gently squeeze out excess moisture. 2) Heat oil in a wok, add mushrooms, shiitake, scallion, ginger and garlic slices, stir-fry until fragrant. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, sugar, and water — bring to a boil (use plenty of liquid so the su zi ji can soak and absorb flavor). Add su zi ji, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.

13. 
    Step 13

    Braised Luffa with Shrimp & Mushrooms: Luffa, shrimp, mushrooms

14. 
    Step 14

    Stir-fried Broccoli with Shrimp & Mushrooms: Broccoli, shrimp, mushrooms

15. 
    Step 15

    Braised Luffa with Razor Clams: Luffa, razor clams

16. 
    Step 16

    Braised Tofu Knots with Pickled Greens, Edamame & Mushrooms: Tofu knots, pickled greens, edamame, mushrooms

17. 
    Step 17

    Stir-fried Edamame with Shrimp: Edamame, shrimp

18. 
    Step 18

    Cold Tossed Cabbage Salad: Cabbage

19. 
    Step 19

    Stir-fried Water Bamboo with Edamame & Shrimp: Water bamboo, edamame, shrimp

20. 
    Step 20

    Braised Fried Gluten Puffs with Mushrooms & Edamame: 1) Poke holes in fried gluten puffs with chopsticks (so they won’t be tough when cooked), blanch or soak until soft, squeeze out water and set aside. 2) Quarter the mushrooms and shiitake. 3) Heat oil in a wok, add 2 ginger slices, stir-fry edamame, then add mushrooms and shiitake, stir-fry. 4) Add fried gluten puffs, salt, MSG, a dash of light soy sauce, a dash of oyster sauce, and enough water. Cover and simmer until the gluten puffs are soft, then serve.

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    Step 21

    Braised Qian Zhang (Thin Tofu Skin) with Edamame & Fried Eggs: 1) Cut qian zhang into 2cm diamond-shaped pieces. 2) Bring water to a boil, add salt and baking soda, blanch qian zhang for 2 minutes, remove and soak in cold water. 3) Heat oil in a wok, fry 3 eggs into sunny-side-up style, then cut into pieces with a spatula. Add edamame and mushrooms, stir-fry briefly, add water and bring to a boil. Add qian zhang, salt, MSG, a little light soy sauce, bring to a boil and thicken with cornstarch slurry. 4) Serve.