Cristina Reyes

My pet peeve as a diner is waiting for the check after I’m done.

Cook, stir-frying constantly, until chicken is cooked through, 30 seconds to 1 minute.. Chicken Fricassee Stir-Fry with Asparagus."Once you understand the basics of stir- frying, you don't have to limit yourself to Asian flavors," Young says.

Cristina Reyes

Here, she uses white wine in place of rice wine, garlic instead of ginger, and cream to enrich the sauce.. Get the Recipe: Chicken Fricassee Stir-Fry with Asparagus.Dry-Fried Sichuan-Style Green Beans with Shrimp.Instead of leaning on a sauce, "dry" stir-fries like this recipe use a small amount of liquid (in this case, fish sauce), relying on heat and movement in the wok to intensify each ingredient's flavors.

Cristina Reyes

To ensure that the beans blister, dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel before cooking.Pickled sushi ginger adds mild, well-balanced sweetness and a hint of spice.. Get the Recipe: Dry-Fried Sichuan-Style Green Beans with Shrimp.

Cristina Reyes

Stir-Fried Garlicky Snow Pea Shoots.

This "clear" stir-fry has a stripped-down ingredient list, letting each individual fla- vor and texture shine.Reduce heat to low and stir in Scotch bonnet and bay leaves; season with remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and remaining 3/4 teaspoons pepper.. Cover and cook until liquid is completely absorbed and rice and beef are tender, about 35 to 40 minutes; serve immediately.

(The "bun bun" at the bottom of the pot is a special treat.).(Keep screen awake).1 1/3 cups split yellow mung beans (10 ounces), soaked in water to cover for 1 hour.

2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger.2 medium red onions, thinly sliced.