Planning on stir-fry

[RevBrown]

I am planning on cooking for the little lady this weekend. I am going to make a stir-fry. I plan on marinating the chicken in soy for about 24 hrs before I cook. Anyone got any ideas on something better to put it in, will this ruin the flavor?

Also I need a good brand of egg roll that I can pick up out of a box. Any sake brands are welcome to.

[Maggot6]

Good luck is all I can say.. I can't cook for anything.

[WingMan13]

Go to your nearest supermarket and find the little chinese stuff isle. Theres a few companies that make these packets that come in styles like Sweet and Sour and some other known favorites. Most of the ingrediants should be in the packet but make sure you check. The best part they sell for about a dollar and as long as you follow the directions, you will look like a Iron Chef.

Good luck!

[lopxtc]

I can give you the receipe I use for a great dish that is more curry than stir-fry but its one that I think you might enjoy if you like a little spice.

If your not adverse to soy let me know and I can give you the receipe. It costs very little and if you can find the prepreped soy in your area it will take off a lot of prep time.

Are you planning on rice, rice noodles, or what?

If you are doing rice, do not use minute rice or any fast cooking rice ... get yourself a bag of long grain jasmine or basmati rice. The difference in flavor and texture will greatly reward the dish. Also do not be afraid of garnish.

Aaron

[fire1811]

order carry out
and tell them not to mix it.
go get it and put it in your own pots/pans.

impress her with your cooking skills later

[ShooterJM]

Hmmm get some non-fat yogurt, tumeric, coriander and ginger. mix it all up with a LITTLE bit of soy and marinate the chicken in the fridge for a day or so. take the chicken out, wipe off the yogurt, throw a little salt and pepper on it, and cook it up with some hosin sauce.... mmm mmm good.

Also, make sure to use seseme oil for cooking.... I'll dig out the actual recipe if you want it.

[lopxtc]

Do not use yogurt that you get in most American stores for this ... goto any good Ethnic store, especially any that deal in Indian food supplies, and get your yogurt from there. The yogurt that is sold in just about every American store is almost useless for cooking due to the differences in cultures in the yogurt. Its usable in a pinch but the end result is very different in taste and texture.

Aaron

Hmmm get some non-fat yogurt, tumeric, coriander and ginger. mix it all up with a LITTLE bit of soy and marinate the chicken in the fridge for a day or so. take the chicken out, wipe off the yogurt, throw a little salt and pepper on it, and cook it up with some hosin sauce.... mmm mmm good.

Also, make sure to use seseme oil for cooking.... I'll dig out the actual recipe if you want it.

[ShooterJM]

Do not use yogurt that you get in most American stores for this ... goto any good Ethnic store, especially any that deal in Indian food supplies, and get your yogurt from there. The yogurt that is sold in just about every American store is almost useless for cooking due to the differences in cultures in the yogurt. Its usable in a pinch but the end result is very different in taste and texture.

Aaron

hehehe it's good that you pointed that out! I sort of neglected to mention that.....

[SG Avenger]

Depending on how you all like it. a little bit of honey over the top of anything stir fry brings out a bit more flavor. Just drizzle some at the end of cooking, toss it around a bit more and rock out. It's not traditional, but then again I love anything sweet. just dont' combine this with the whole marinated yogurt thing.

[RevBrown]

Lots of good info for me here.

Anyone know about egg rolls or sake?

[nippinout]

Lots of good info for me here.

Anyone know about egg rolls or sake?

You can go to a mom&pop restaurant and ask for the egg rolls that are not fried yet, then do it at home.

[nippinout]

With soy sauce, you can't go wrong with some vinegar, sesame oil, or garlic.

[Chipper]

Stir fry, yum.

Chicken,
red peppers,
broccoli,
mushrooms,
carrots,
water,
teriyaki (spelling? same for broccoli)(generous amount),
rice,

ultimate meal, I LOVE IT. Makes for good left overs as well.

[AGD202]

this thread is where all the gay guys come about and out of thier closets...

[Alley]

I think its quite admirable most guys are willing to go to these lengths to impress their women, kudos to you all and keep it up!! a girl loves a guy who can cook...its such a lovely quality.