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what is a stir-fry
what is a stir-fry
Technically, stir frying in done in a wok and sauteing is done in a flat-bottomed pan.
I usually use a spatula, or something similar.
Yes.
A wok.
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Pickling, stewing, grilling, pan-frying, stir-frying
For this technique of frying, the heat is super high and the foods are stir-fried in a flash.
Stir frying is one of the most common forms of cooking, so its origin probably dates back to the dawn of the age of cooking, in and around Africa.
The invention of a technique like stir-frying won't be traceable to a single person. It likely occurred sometime in the 5th century BC with the invention of iron pots in China.
The round shape and high sides of a wok make it easier to toss food around inside it when stir frying.