How to Make Perfect Stir Fry | You Can Cook That | Allrecipes

For quick, easy, and budget-friendly meals, you can't beat stir-frying. Once you know the basics behind putting together a great stir-fry, you can easily introduce new ingredients, make a variety of sauces, or try traditional stir-fry recipes. Learn the surprisingly simple techniques that go into making restaurant-worthy stir-fry dishes.
00:00 Introduction
00:10 4 Components of a Stir Fry
00:28 Protein
01:08 Vegetables
01:51 Aromatics
03:02 Sauce
04:14 Stir Fry
07:10 Final Result
08:04 Alternative Recipe
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Chef and mom of three, Nicole McLaughlin, will share all the cooking basics - plus some things you may have missed - as she walks you through comprehensive videos that include kitchen tips, food facts, and cooking techniques.
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[@hunterlinton1672]

This was probably the most helpful, concise, informative, and friendly cooking tutorial I've found on youtube.

[@seanpatrickroaney2764]

Listen up, all you KZbin wannabe Rachel Ray and Gordon Ramsay aspirants: THIS is how you make a proper cooking video. No annoying boom- boom music. No precious, dreamy shots of a potato behind silk and with a sunset behind it. No single 5 minute shots of the cook beating an egg. Good use of pacing, everything progresses briskly but not too fast, and you credit your viewers wih some intelligence by assuming we have a basic set of skills and common sense. So if you say, add some chopped veggies, I don't get all confused unless I see 13 minutes of you chopping a carrot. Well done all around. Thanks for posting this. I can't wait to try it, it looks delicious. I'm looking forward to your next video.

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

And no competitions!!!

[@petemavus2948]

I agree totally, my mind wasn't boggled down with superfluous nonsense and preachiness. I like this gal and how simplified and non intimidating she made start with the four basics. The pantry things are easy enough to always have on hand as well. If this works for me I might even buy a Wok since a friend had said it's his one pot and he even makes his eggs in it. 🤣

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And she has nothing to sell to you.

[@kevinmortimer5681]

I think this is probably THE most useful video I've ever seen concerning this subject. You've cut right through all the nonsense and possibly empowered countless people to eat cheaper and healthier. Bravo!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@stevesurprenant1005]

I LOVE the clarity and speed of your demonstration!!! No wasted words. You are very friendly, and yet get to the point so well. Love the summary!!!! Presentation is simple yet substantial - which really helps me as I am new to cooking. Thank you so much for the quick and clear video. Everybody doing videos should follow suit.

[@lorrie2878]

And none of that ridiculous music while you suffer through the slow motion chopping.

[@msminicooper2010]

Yes, you beat me to it. No wasted words!

[@ritamendoncasaldanha3795]

Very clear instructions thanks.

[@ninaraynard6545]

Made my first stir fry tonight. Did something wrong. I put the sauce in when adding veggies so the finished dish was dark instead of bright vegie colors. It was tasty though. Any comment

[@johnunderwood3132]

Me too. This is what I want when I need info. Nice and clear n no bullsh&t

[@bobcampbell3505]

Thank you. I’m 87 and still learning. My daughter and her family will be thrilled. Healthy, familiar ingredients, and easy.

[@stevesurprenant1005]

If I were to review 150+ you tube videos on Asian cooking (which I did), the important elements and techniques and comments from them all would be contained in your superb video! Thus, you have summarized and demonstrated all the salient points in stir frying anything. It's a perfect video. Amazing.

[@phbrinsden]

I agree.

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

GGSS Ginger, Garlic, Soy sauce and Scallions (green onions). That's classic Chinese flavor.

[@bonniebartlow5631]

I’m 75 years old and have wanted to cook stir fry a long time, now I can cook stir fry at home. For me. Thank you a lot.🎉❤

[@lovettremedios5215]

No frills,no fuss! A beautiful presentation and an amazingly simple recipe! Keep it up!

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This woman should have her own cooking program. She is incredibly likable, and down to earth. Plus a recipe is very good. With the upcoming disaster country could be headed for, any expensive meals that are good for us should be kind of interest to all

[@laurawright916]

Political really?

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Totally agree , she’s great and I believe country is heading in a bad and scary direction . This comment is not at all about politics.

[@underated17]

I thought the same thing!

[@dlm4501]

@@laurawright916 Yes... really. It's coming and we all need to be prepared.

[@nettnett660]

did you mean inexpensive?

[@noahreed4404]

I just got out of the Marines and am trying to learn how to cook something that's not an MRE. This is perfect! I love the way you broke it down into its key components, very easy to follow along, and I feel like I can start adapting this as needed. Thank you!

[@debbiem6406]

Thanks for pointing out that overloading the veggies ends up steaming them. Explains why mine lose all crunch.

[@judithcalderwood1573]

Cut up the ginger hand into small useable pieces and freeze them. Works great!

[@debkraus4481]

I do this as well and then I finely grate a frozen piece when needed..easy peasy!

[@sadiqakhan4795]

Grating the fresh ginger and then making ice cubes, and then placing it into a resealable bag works great as well.

[@bonniehaines2932]

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[@truthprevails8974]

We Indians simply grind Ginger Garlic to a paste ,it's very easy to store & Use

[@truthprevails8974]

@@MK99112 3 parts of Garlic to 1 part of Ginger .....thts what I do

[@emeraldcoastgardensfl7323]

Love the explanation of the difference between frying and steamed and why overcrowding the pan causes steaming. An ah ha moment! 😃

[@seycas118]

I like your style👍. No fuss, no muss, crisp clear instructions... and best of all you give alternatives. Thank you🙏🏼❤️🇨🇦🥰

[@LifeHacks-ut4pc]

Too much hand waving for me.

[@marycherry2001]

I use this to make stir fry on a regular basis. So well done and easy to follow. Thank you!!

[@vanessaamos2278]

Never knew stirfry could be so easy! The way u explained it step by step with alternatives is awesome, thank you💚 Definitely gonna give this a try, thank you and God bless

[@donn6908]

Ditto

[@lisacarey856]

I feel the same this was one of the best videos of all time!! Easy healthier cooking love it...😉😍🙌❤

[@mariabalderrama3485]

I love hoisin as well as a tiny amount of toasted sesame oil into the sauce mixture. Makes a huge difference!!

[@marthapbowlby8156]

Maria I love hoisin also. How much did you add of that and sesame oil? I always add to much hoisin.

[@mariabalderrama3485]

@@marthapbowlby8156 I never measure just enough to lightly coat the food. Maybe 1/4 cup. On the toasted sesame oil just 1/2 teaspoon or so. Delicious!!

[@kamaraja128]

Sesame oil is the secret in Asian food, it elevates the flavors

[@karenwright6410]

Well done! I live in Hawaii and we eat stir fry several times a week! This is a very concise video and easy to follow!

[@underated17]

Right on!

[@aliyharoberts250]

I cooked this last knight with noodles me and my 19 year old grandson loved it he even had a second helping too and even ate all the veggies which he never does thank you so much for sharing this with us I'll be making this more often yummy 👌

[@user-gz5pq9hm8t]

What veggies did you use

[@colleencourtney4484]

You cooked a knight? in shining armor? :)

[@davidalbright7411]

I just watched a bunch of stir fry videos in a row, and this is by far the best of them. Thank you for making this video!

[@deborahjeanne2141]

I didn’t know you could freeze ginger! I hate to think about how much ginger I’ve tossed out because it became dry. Thank you so much for this much needed tip!

[@pranayamdev411]

Crushed the ginger Put in glass container with some oil. Then put in fridge Can do together with garlic

[@lesleyoliver3310]

Frozen ginger is. Easier to grate as well.

[@nisahahmad264]

Scrape d ginger with a spoon or knife. Better still wash d ginger well n dnt peel. Leave d skin on...

[@thegreezybro8824]

When I've taken ginger back out of the freezer, it's watery and ruined. Not edible...🙄😑

[@deborahjeanne2141]

@@thegreezybro8824 seriously I thought that might happen. My mind was somewhere else and I accidentally put celery in the freezer. It was mush when it defrosted!

[@vincentcatbagan9004]

Being a bachelor and seeing how easy everything is when you are organized is fantastic and fast. I enjoyed this a great deal

[@wolfie8012]

I just made the best stir fry that I have ever made in my entire life. Thank you so much for saving me from my boring "chicken and vegetables" dinners! 🥰

[@bshelton770]

I ran across this recipe today and I had all of the ingredients already. Made it for dinner tonight. Substituted steak in place of chicken. OMG!! This hit the spot. I've eaten two helpings, 😆. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

[@teridumbrigue7643]

FYI - If you use Miren (Japanese) or Shaoxing (Chinese) rice wine, available in most major grocery stores, you don't need vinegar and sugar. 😉

[@donna5370]

Do you have a good stir-fry recipe with Miren (rice wine) in it?

[@madgebennett9941]

@@donna5370 same principle..just change the protein eg. Strips of beef pork tofu seafood or just vegetables. If u have rice wine or white wine then u don't need rice vinegar

[@alyssagaylor2673]

Thanks for the tip!! I will be trying this tonight for my first stir fry because I don’t feel like buying a whole bag of brown sugar just for this 😅

[@janiewalkwitz9543]

Thanks!!! We love stir fry. The smoking points of fats is really helpful!

[@irenesingleton3427]

Thank you so much. I love stir fry but I've been doing it all wrong. Love that you gave us a sauce recipe.

[@clarenemiller3739]

Did I say I really appreciate how you explain everything? Well I do and thank you very much for doing that as well as this recipe. Now I know how to stir fry

[@dougwebster8868]

I appreciate the good manners. No foodgasms and especially no talking with a mouthfull. Well done.

[@bettywelkie3865]

Wow, I love stir-fry but never made it myself. I'm going to make this exact recipe. Thank YOU!!

[@1954evelyn]

Pam @ Rose Red Homestead sent me. I love this I have always wanted to make stirfry but wasn't quite sure how to make it. I did not know about the sauce. Thank you I love this.

[@r8drvr819]

Real cooking from a real person!!! Thanks! Venice,FL

[@aslusarick]

This is a great demonstration-clear and concise, and a good length! I love a good stir-fry and appreciate the “template” you have given.Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I like your “personality” and felt like I was learning from a friend!

[@wandaellefoley8161]

I just made this today and I love it. Just having the recipe broken down into increments of vegetables to protein is so easy. Then everything else just falls into place. It was so good I did not even make rice. Just ate it as is. Thank you for this great guide.

[@auriswinters311]

@Wanda Elle Foley it's actually nuch better for you to omit rice/pasta. If you feel the need to have it a "rice" use Cauliflower rice. 😉

[@BelleRegina]

This dish has a very rich flavor.

[@ColemanRG]

I enjoy the pace, and clear instructions. I especially appreciate the second time through, quick progression of steps with a change of ingredients!! Four stars! Thank you.

[@joannplatko6196]

Love the way you explain everything. You’ve got a “No Big Deal” attitude that makes everything seem so effortless. I’m trying the stir fry tomorrow and I’m very excited! I’ll definitely share my experience/results. I don’t know if you have a video for this but I would love a easy sesame chicken recipe. Thank you for being you!!!

[@serendipitysisters84]

How did it go??? 😮

[@sandradsa1340]

Love your formula.... It's really empowering. Recipes kind of burden and strait jacket me. Thanks for a very pragmatic lesson. You rock while you stir and fry 🥰

[@chandradayesingh3463]

Love your video. Very easy to follow. Thank you for sharing.

[@fordwayne3833]

What a great method. Easiest instructions I've seen.

[@PattyNaHate]

The best cooking advice! So clear & straight forward!

[@mrpink80]

I said this before but I love how you teach. You always give great tips, things we’d want to know. :)

[@merrimelody7510]

I like that you told to use 1 part protein/ meat and 2 parts veggies! Thats helps! Simple enough! And then the sauce! So glad I came across this! Makes sense ...learned something- love the stir-fry- want stir-fried shrimp! 😊 Thanks...

[@christybaylor1798]

I love that there's no over exaggerated verbage or drama... she's just to the point.

[@AshkenaziChristian]

Just a small suggestion. Whenever you cook rice, dice a carrot then add it to the the water after you've added the rice. That way both the rice and carrots are done cooking at the same time. Too, if you use the rice as a side dish later, it has nice color and some nutrition in it as well. I forgot to add in my original post to dice the carrots according to how long your rice cooks. For example, the jasmine rice I use cooks in 12 minutes, so I use a small dice which can cook in 12 minutes, PLUS the time left in the pot. Therefore, if you're cooking a long grain rice requiring 25-30+ minutes to cook and steam in the pot afterwards, you want to cut a larger dice, as you don't want your carrots mushy. Doing it a few times informs you how small/big the carrots have to be in order to be cooked to the right point with the rice. Sorry so wordy.

[@georgeibarra8180]

great suggestion on the rice to put carrots in the rice or another vegtatable I do this almost all the time in my rice, thank you

[@donn6908]

Thank you

[@ireneawilson5568]

mo

[@yvonnesmith2578]

Love this suggestion!

[@jeffreycrossin427]

I can't wait to try this. Next time I go shopping I'll be getting the stuff we eat for this. Then you...... love your voice hehehe

[@terayahm6873]

This sauce is fabulous. Thank you!

[@MrBigdaddysdaddy]

Your recipe is the BEST one I’ve found comes out perfect everytime I’ve made it. Good job!.

[@His-Joule]

Psst ! You grated the ginger soooo grate the garlic next using the same grater then you can eliminate the need for the garlic press ! Taadaaaa lololol - waves from Alaska 👋

[@santuccipontarelli3763]

Thank you 🙏🏽 you gave me the confidence I needed to make a Stir Fry. You explained it very well everything looks good 👍 I’m ready to Wok And Roll

[@bethsuobank2761]

Nicole, you are amazing at giving instructions - and a simple formula. Will you please show how to make my two favorites : kung pao chicken and red curry with tofu and mango. These will round out meals I want to add to my meal planning. Thank you so much!

[@kickcg]

Made this tonight…definitely a once a week meal and wow super easy!! Thank you!!!

[@oreogiri]

I often make stir fry and rather well too. But I didn't know the logic of it all the way you have put together. It all makes sense and gives character to this simple and easy to make recipe. Thank you. BTW I liked your Wok and Roll a lot, even though like you I end up making many Chinese dishes in skillets.🙂

[@lahungaritab.689]

What’s the rock and roll please 🙏🏼?

[@sg8592]

You are a lovely teacher, so clear and helpful, and fun.

[@annjean8709]

This looks absolutely delicious!😋 Thank you for sharing.

[@allrecipes]

Hope you enjoy!

[@nishimehta234]

Loved your quick way of doing things and making it easier to remember. I make it like your demonstrated method. I add roasted sesame seeds or walnuts or cashews to make it crunchy because green onions are available only in winters.

[@natalijaparadiso7566]

Love stir fry ....great recipes 👌❤ thank you for sharing

[@mignondee]

Stir Fry is super easy and full of flavor. I like to fry my rice as well and add in a couple of scrambled eggs. If you have soy sauce and ginger (fresh or powdered), you’ve got the base to make a delicious stir fry IMO. I’m fond of Nichole’s voice and personality, so I’d watch her explain how to cook glazed kangaroo lips…w/rice of course 🤣 jk.

[@KC-ht1hz]

Love your comment about glazed Kangaroo lips lmao, I'm from Australia so very funny but nooo I couldn't eat Kangaroo anything but many do :)

[@lynslee5679]

@@KC-ht1hz why not? Kangaroo is a very lean meat, and very good for you. I make rissoles with minced roo, with bacon to add some fat content, they’re delicious. A few years ago I’d made some for a bbq we were having. My niece loved the rissoles until I told her they were made from roo……she went and threw up! Haha!

[@juliemorgan-bullock6149]

You make this look so easy and doable! Thank you x

[@haz406]

What a great recipe, simple and works well, love it

[@MGLifeHacks]

Awesome!!!! Thank you from my family of picky eaters, this is fabulous.

[@allrecipes]

Thanks for watching!

[@karenmichalicka7850]

Made this tonight and it was delicious. I added broccoli and bean sprouts and topped with toasted sesame seed. Thanks for sharing

[@deebawaseem4702]

Loved your style. Easy, practical and no nonsense. Thanks.

[@paulainthehills]

Thanks for sharing the recipe! Looks delicious. I cannot wait to try it. :)

[@dhanamsahadeo5417]

Simple and straight to the point Love your method.

[@prenaivezaj3227]

Looks easy and delicious!!

[@sudhachaudhary261]

Upto to the point. Perfect demonstration. I love this. Very clearly explained. Thanks. Awaiting for more from you only

[@carolyndrawdy3416]

Love watching you! Concise, doable practical!

[@claradavidson1302]

Thank you for sharing this & especially the manner it is presented.

[@lhall4120]

Great presentation, this looks delicious and healthy!

[@SCSC-qz7rr]

You’re so amazing!!! I love all of your recipes and I’ve made tons of them, all super delicious!!!! Thank you!!!

[@vivianwood2238]

You cooking segments are easy to follow and seem easy to do. Thank you!

[@thecherrytree6322]

You did brighten my moment with such ... an easy preparation of ‘STIR FRY.’ 😊 Thank you

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A perfect recipe, clear instructions with basic kitchen needs… I love your cooking and your guide ❤

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I’m so trying all ur recipes I love how they are simple and healthy . I love cooking thx

[@gailruge2564]

I love that you gave substitutions. I enjoy your videos very much.

[@petercarroll2323]

Thank you for the demo … you are an excellent teacher and a good cook

[@debragreer8210]

Like the way you explain how to stir fry, straight to the point, your recipe is very easy to follow 😋

[@richardlayus3543]

Thank You for sharing your delicious recipes…

[@jeanie8593]

Thank you for your clear instructions, can’t wait !

[@ursellandrum9158]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us. I personally appreciate the simplicity you used in not only the selection of items used/needed (and the alternative options) but, also the prep of the entire meal. That sauce was Awesome and, will now be one of my go-tos!😋

[@evalehde3869]

Thanks for this! Especially the sauce. I had no idea how to make a sauce for homemade stir fry.

[@mbutler1991]

I just tried this recipe and it was delicious. Thank You so much. I will definitely cook this again👍🏽

[@janethayes1908]

THANK YOU for this!!!

[@yoa2453]

Thank you!! Quick and easy recipe..

[@carolynyoung2797]

Thank you for your informative presentation, love your style of conveying the information. 😊

[@chuckransdell8551]

Excellent video. Love cooking, but especially eating, my home-cooked stir fries. I also like to add peanuts or cashews to the finished dish. Yum!

[@sallymoodley1422]

Fantastic tutorial. Such a user friendly recipe. Looks yummy. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnhernandez4644]

So simple! Thank you.

[@victoriajohnston4118]

Love your presentation and thank you ! I’m going to stir fry dinner !👍😍

[@Angel141103]

Definitely gonna try this formula, my daughter loves stir fry!!! 😲 I always wanted a good sauce combo, i usually got the rest figured out, it's just that sauce to bring it together.. Thanks for this 🌻

[@goldenwhisper66]

Yum... I definitely will be making this... thanks

[@junebug2195]

A definite make, thanks so much!🙏🏻🌹

[@silverfoxjohnson9390]

Perfect, I love stir fry now I can use ingredients I can pronounce! Thanks for your awesome videos.

[@Latindyva]

Very nice recipe, looks delicious!!! very well explained video. Thank you and God bless

[@raypowell7048]

Wonderful video. Can't wait to try it myself! Thank you.😀

[@riverflow8186]

Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try this recipe 😊 😋.

[@pappinegro]

Budget friendly, leftover using meal. That's Exactly my language!😀🥘👍🏽

[@Rebecca-pw9wv]

I LOVE your videos 🤗. This looks awesome 😋

[@deeanneclarke6074]

Oh my! I made this dish tonight. Scrumptious, the sauce is devine. Thank you. Clear instructions and entertaining video.

[@bevanderson4894]

Thank you.for the Basics which I can incorporate easily!