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#Post#: 5133--------------------------------------------------
So..
DIR By: AJ
Date: April 19, 2020, 7:00 pm
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.....I bought a wok. I’ve been stir frying stuff for years, but
just in skillets.
Thought I would try it in a traditional implement. Gonna break
it in tomorrow night when the lad is home.
Have some nice gulf shrimp I bought yesterday and some garlic,
chopped peppers, celery, and carrots. Then throw it over some
steamed rice.
#Post#: 5134--------------------------------------------------
Re: So..
DIR By: guest13
Date: April 20, 2020, 3:04 am
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--- Quote from: AJ link ---
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> .....I bought a wok. I’ve been stir frying stuff for years,
but just in skillets.
> Thought I would try it in a traditional implement. Gonna break
it in tomorrow night when the lad is home.
> Have some nice gulf shrimp I bought yesterday and some garlic,
chopped peppers, celery, and carrots. Then throw it over some
steamed rice.
>
--- End Quote ---
Nice! We have a very similar one, doesn't get a lot of use but
sure is handy for stir-fries. Veggies are so good cooked that
way. High heat, peanut oil, fast cooking time. Enjoy.
#Post#: 5137--------------------------------------------------
Re: So..
DIR By: AJ
Date: April 20, 2020, 11:21 am
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--- Quote from: Danocoustic link ---
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> [quote author=AJ link=topic=575.msg5133#msg5133
date=1587340816]
> .....I bought a wok. I’ve been stir frying stuff for years,
but just in skillets.
> Thought I would try it in a traditional implement. Gonna break
it in tomorrow night when the lad is home.
> Have some nice gulf shrimp I bought yesterday and some garlic,
chopped peppers, celery, and carrots. Then throw it over some
steamed rice.
>
--- End Quote ---
Nice! We have a very similar one, doesn't get a lot of use but
sure is handy for stir-fries. Veggies are so good cooked that
way. High heat, peanut oil, fast cooking time. Enjoy.
[/quote]
I generally use a mix of vegetable and sesame oil. Sesame oil is
pricey as hell, but imparts a nutty flavor I really like in the
mix.
#Post#: 5138--------------------------------------------------
Re: So..
DIR By: guest13
Date: April 20, 2020, 3:31 pm
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--- Quote from: AJ link ---
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> [quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=575.msg5134#msg5134
date=1587369877]
> [quote author=AJ link=topic=575.msg5133#msg5133
date=1587340816]
> .....I bought a wok. I’ve been stir frying stuff for years,
but just in skillets.
> Thought I would try it in a traditional implement. Gonna break
it in tomorrow night when the lad is home.
> Have some nice gulf shrimp I bought yesterday and some garlic,
chopped peppers, celery, and carrots. Then throw it over some
steamed rice.
>
--- End Quote ---
Nice! We have a very similar one, doesn't get a lot of use but
sure is handy for stir-fries. Veggies are so good cooked that
way. High heat, peanut oil, fast cooking time. Enjoy.
[/quote]
I generally use a mix of vegetable and sesame oil. Sesame oil is
pricey as hell, but imparts a nutty flavor I really like in the
mix.
[/quote]
I've found that vegetable oil has too low a smoke point to use
in stir-frying---peanut oil's is much higher.
Sesame oil is more of a garnish, I use it at the very last few
minutes of cooking. Tasty indeed! Keep it refrigerated, it can
go rancid---
#Post#: 5139--------------------------------------------------
Re: So..
DIR By: AJ
Date: April 20, 2020, 3:46 pm
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--- Quote from: Danocoustic link ---
>
> [quote author=AJ link=topic=575.msg5137#msg5137
date=1587399679]
> [quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=575.msg5134#msg5134
date=1587369877]
> [quote author=AJ link=topic=575.msg5133#msg5133
date=1587340816]
> .....I bought a wok. I’ve been stir frying stuff for years,
but just in skillets.
> Thought I would try it in a traditional implement. Gonna break
it in tomorrow night when the lad is home.
> Have some nice gulf shrimp I bought yesterday and some garlic,
chopped peppers, celery, and carrots. Then throw it over some
steamed rice.
>
--- End Quote ---
Nice! We have a very similar one, doesn't get a lot of use but
sure is handy for stir-fries. Veggies are so good cooked that
way. High heat, peanut oil, fast cooking time. Enjoy.
[/quote]
I generally use a mix of vegetable and sesame oil. Sesame oil is
pricey as hell, but imparts a nutty flavor I really like in the
mix.
[/quote]
I've found that vegetable oil has too low a smoke point to use
in stir-frying---peanut oil's is much higher.
Sesame oil is more of a garnish, I use it at the very last few
minutes of cooking. Tasty indeed! Keep it refrigerated, it can
go rancid---
[/quote]
Never considered the smoke point! Good tip. I’ve used olive oil
as well. It’s been my experience that the cheapest olive oil you
can get is the best for use in frying. The good stuff seems to
get bitter quickly. I use the more expensive extra virgin stuff
for dressings, etc.
#Post#: 5141--------------------------------------------------
Re: So..
DIR By: guest13
Date: April 20, 2020, 5:11 pm
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--- Quote from: AJ link ---
>
> [quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=575.msg5138#msg5138
date=1587414677]
> [quote author=AJ link=topic=575.msg5137#msg5137
date=1587399679]
> [quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=575.msg5134#msg5134
date=1587369877]
> [quote author=AJ link=topic=575.msg5133#msg5133
date=1587340816]
> .....I bought a wok. I’ve been stir frying stuff for years,
but just in skillets.
> Thought I would try it in a traditional implement. Gonna break
it in tomorrow night when the lad is home.
> Have some nice gulf shrimp I bought yesterday and some garlic,
chopped peppers, celery, and carrots. Then throw it over some
steamed rice.
>
--- End Quote ---
Nice! We have a very similar one, doesn't get a lot of use but
sure is handy for stir-fries. Veggies are so good cooked that
way. High heat, peanut oil, fast cooking time. Enjoy.
[/quote]
I generally use a mix of vegetable and sesame oil. Sesame oil is
pricey as hell, but imparts a nutty flavor I really like in the
mix.
[/quote]
I've found that vegetable oil has too low a smoke point to use
in stir-frying---peanut oil's is much higher.
Sesame oil is more of a garnish, I use it at the very last few
minutes of cooking. Tasty indeed! Keep it refrigerated, it can
go rancid---
[/quote]
Never considered the smoke point! Good tip. I’ve used olive oil
as well. It’s been my experience that the cheapest olive oil you
can get is the best for use in frying. The good stuff seems to
get bitter quickly. I use the more expensive extra virgin stuff
for dressings, etc.
[/quote]
Olive oil is great for low-temp stuff, like sauteing onions and
garlic. It can't handle high heat. Trust me, get peanut oil!
#Post#: 5142--------------------------------------------------
Re: So..
DIR By: AJ
Date: April 20, 2020, 6:11 pm
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I broke the wok in tonight with the stuff I had on hand.
Chopped up some green onions, some celery, red and green
peppers, broccoli. Added some whole fresh green beans and about
a half a small can of green peas. Sautéed the onions and some
garlic for about a minute, then added the rest of the veggies.
Added some seasoning salt and soy sauce. Stirred and cooked for
about 5 minutes, then added the shrimp and went for another 3
minutes, then in with the steamed rice and a teaspoon of sesame
oil.
It was great! Love the wok!
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