How to Stir Fry ANYTHING - A Master Class

Understand the principles of stir frying so you can stir fry like a pro, using any ingredients, and without recipes!
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About Pai:
Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com

[@lauried.9986]

You have a real talent for teaching. I love how you explain the "why" of everything and breaking things down in a useful way. Thanks for the great videos.

[@peterdoe2617]

I'm just introducing her to a friend and another cooking channel, here in Germany. I've learned sooo much from Pai!

[@maggiepp7997]

I have been cooking with Pai for about 5 years. Everytime I made a dish it is a hit. I am a cook, not a chef so I really appreciate her explanation as to why things are done the certain way so it helps me to understand cooking principles better! The best channel on YT

[@peterdoe2617]

@@maggiepp7997 To be able to cook is one thing. To be able to teach it is rare: some teachers at university where brilliant. But to teach it is another level.

[@Jessejrt1]

One important pre-step is to have all ingredients measured, chopped, prepared (mise en place), because wok cooking goes so fast you won't have time to stop and do those things.

[@olivier2553]

True, and that is the preparation that takes really long time :) But there is no urgency, you can do it at your own pace, listening to some music, chatting wit family or friends while sitting at the kitchen table...

[@gbenoit761]

This is a GREAT point. I learned to do this years ago when I first started stir frying, and it's a must for the reason you mentioned.

[@KoflerDavid]

Many of the prepping steps can be done ahead of time and the cut veggies etc. can be stored in the fridge. When you want to cook, everything is ready. Protein can even be pre-fried. It requires some commitment to homecooking though because these ingredients will last even less long being cut up.

[@aniljoshi948]

Absolutely, and for all cooking … Yes, Mice in place, before you start🫣🤪

[@AIT700]

Depends on how much amount you cook, Actualy it takes longer if nit orepred in front of cooking, but sometimes it is on how you work and decide to start with the long cooking vegies...

[@jayaziz3785]

I will pass any exam if you were the educator. Well gifted and educated with perfect English using perfect vocabulary.

[@jamesgaul3544]

Pailin is, without a doubt the loveliest chef on KZbin... Thanks, for all your help.

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She's fantastic great!

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Best Thai youtuber, One of the best cooking channels of all! I love it.

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She's fantastic Young talented lady Proud of the way she explains in Details!

[@robw1871]

LOL, the smiling bell pepper made me do a double-take! Awesome video as always!

[@telomeke3157]

😂2:59

[@captainknorx5105]

Smiling or be scared?

[@TeWhero]

I was about to say, looked so excited to be on the tray

[@bipashaamin6212]

for Thai recipes, I always find you the most authentic Thai chef ever

[@PropertyMainstreet]

You're the best Chef that simplifies things. Glued to your class the first moment I clicked your video.

[@nilnz]

Pailin preps all ingredients before beginning her cook. She also cuts them uniform thickness/sizes to ensure they take the same time to cook. Veges: I've been told to put veges in in the order of longest to cook to shortest to cook. So the stalks before the leaves. Another reason for cooking protein first is you don't end up with overcooked veges while waiting for protein to cook. Thanks for the lesson. Pailin.

[@rhight]

I've watched a lot of very good Asian cooking shows which demonstrate stir fry, but this is the first one that really got down to the general principles that govern the process. Excellent program, and very valuable. Thanks!

[@jamdowndaughta]

Step 1 cook proteins first, step 2 hard aromatics - garlic, chilli, step 3 vegetables next ( stagger the addition of the vegetables according to whether you want them crunchy, add a little water if they stick), step 4 add the pre mixed sauce so the vegetables absorb the favour, step 5 add protein back in and toss, then turn off heat and add delicate aromatics like basil or green onions, or you could add at the table like cilantro. If using egg as the protein add at step 4 as it cooks quickly.

[@rhight]

@@jamdowndaughta Cool! Thanks a lot. I'm saving this comment!😉

[@telomeke3157]

This is an excellent, excellent guide on how to stir-fry with confidence. All you need to know! Everything makes sense, and the whole process is demystified and broken down into simple steps. I'm so impressed. 🤩

[@TheTravelingCamellia]

These breakdowns are one of the main reasons I absolutely adore you as a food mentor. Thank you so much for caring enough to share. Sidenote, Idk if everyone appreciates your humor, but I do. Laughed so hard I woke the teen up. (thank you again 😏)

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

I LOVE cooking videos like this that cover the principles and techniques rather than giving instructions! Pai is the Samin Nosrat of Thai cooking! ❤

[@niranam017]

I love the cheeky eyes at 2:59 that just adorable

[@torquenadacyric1]

=) lololol

[@Insel_im_Meer]

Oh my God. You adding water with the vegetables just made me understand the process for the first time. 💡 I always read in cookbooks: add the aromatics first, then the vegetables. I used to stir-fry the vegetables in oil, and the golden garlic always burned! Now I get it: the vegetables are boiled! When the garlic is golden, you stop frying. You add water and sauce and boil, steam, whatever. Thank you so much!

[@AIT700]

I always added water the same way, and alway thought, I don't realy make it the real asian stirfry way... Realy calming, it is just the right way...

[@rbettsx]

I add splashes of boiling water from a pan or kettle. I like a bit of char on my pepper, so for the first recipe, I would mostly cook the beans that way, let the water evaporate, then add the pepper to fry, before adding the sauce.

[@mii0130]

Congratulations !! You are at the 2M🎉🎉

[@Tallgrkguy407]

What a great presentation. Easy to understand. Takes the mystery of stir fry. Love the information so easily presented. Thank you!

[@hannahsssooo]

Sending this to my partner, after 10 years it’s time he learns so I can stop being annoyed when he cooks. Some days I have to do it all myself. I guess I’m a bad teacher. Thank goodness for Pailin ❤🎉

[@bkm2797]

Or he might be doing that on purpose,lol!

[@maggiepp7997]

He’s giving weaponised incompetence because he knows you’ll do it 😂

[@mdbizzarri]

Loving your cookbooks! Your style of teaching, including the small errors, makes this so approachable. Of all of my cooking channels, you are by favorite!

[@jeanniebeannie7310]

So glad she did a harder veg...when I stir fry those they make me nervous! Also never saw anyone add splash of water to a stir fry when it sticks--going to try that next time I stir fry!! Could very well be a game changer : )

[@Geisha1968]

I’ve been using her universal stir fry sauce recipe for a while now. I always get compliments on my cooking. Thanks Pailin.

[@bubbapeppers4354]

You're the reason I stir fry as much as I do. This is a great general/structural guide without getting too far in the weeds... take these basics and expand/explore...

[@tammiklusewitz7141]

I just discovered you tonight and I've already watched a dozen videos! You are wonderful. Your pace, your voice, your execution , your content , it all comes together perfectly.

[@ThaibyFar]

❤❤ lots of love from Malaysia. I learn a lot of cooking techniques from ur cooking channel. Thank you for sharing.

[@knownothing5518]

When that little bit on the side went back in at the end of minute 15, it finally gave me long-craved satisfaction as it had been SITTING THERE and my weird brain was making me feel ever so slightly uncomfortable lol. My own quirks aside, this is an incredibly insightful video, answering every question I ever had about stir frying and the information feels really fun and accessible!

[@erinahmushaike3944]

Thank you dear for this wonderful video you are indeed a great teacher.

[@rainerunsinn123]

I just recently decided to up my stir fry game. Impeccable timing!

[@cindyk3076]

Such an informative video, thank you so much! I know that you like to teach and this is a perfect example of it, explaining the steps and the "why" of certain things makes it so easy to understand!

[@lempro-kj1im]

Congratulations!You are so amazing,you can teach everyone to be a good cook😊😊😊😊😊

[@1bush053]

Oh God you're going to hit 2 million subscribers in hours or days!!!

[@bkm2797]

Brushing up on technique is always a good thing, great job Pailin, always enjoy your vlogs. Thank you!❤️👍

[@KSGomez88]

This is so informative! You never disappoint!! Thank you for your talent and knowledge ❤

[@jimjames7479]

congratulations. 2 million subs. brilliant. keep on doing a great job. i have watched for a long time.

[@pigmango]

Can’t wait till you hit 2m. My fave chef.

[@1bush053]

you officially hit 2 million subscribers

[@thedivination]

Chef the info in this video is invaluable! Thanks so much!

[@anitabhasker5330]

Omg just happened to watch this video and am so glad I did! You are such joy to watch and learn from. Especially love how you break things down for us, finally my husband can learn to make stir fried foods the correct way! Now excuse me while I go watch all your other videos!

[@mcgn5325]

Love it how you're explaining every step ❤️ thank you Pailin

[@kennethadrian]

going to thailand next week im so excited

[@lllzoralll]

Hope you will have a very awesome experience!! and get to eat a lot of food!!

[@bkm2797]

If you haven't, take a look at Pailins recent food experience trip to Thailand, you may want to try eating at some of those places. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

[@florianadolf2256]

Have a great time over there. Thailand is amazing 🇹🇭 ✨️

[@sheeefy]

Very informative. I really appreciate the thoroughness of your "whys" behind a lot of the steps. I now have a confidence and a curiosity to try to stir fry everything in my fridge. Thank you!

[@pennyjohnsrud2985]

Very useful content. I'm an experienced cook but you broke everything down in such a great way that I learned a lot!

[@matecifra8901]

great video! I have done some stir fries before, but this video definitely gave me more confidence!

[@Devoki]

Really liked this format!

[@artistlovepeace]

Thank you for this lesson and all your fantastic lessons and facts over the years. You are a great channel. Your knowledge really inspires me to make these dishes at home.

[@VicBattlefield]

Sawaddee krub, Khun Pailin! Thank you so much for this detailed video explaining how I could optimize and improve the method I use almost daily to prepare dinner. So entertaining to watch too! 😃

[@reem_maz]

fantastic way so apply your info. and made it easy to apply it to my random veggies in the fridge .. thank you Pailin 💜

[@Newmeta28]

Thanks for being apart of the Pailin Family :)

[@RayIniego]

OMGOSH. Thank you so much😊 for this, really! Learned so much! You have the heart of a teacher! That's why you're doing well was your platform and in this setting!

[@mariacarmenromeo8566]

Love it and on how simple you do things. Thanks for sharing. God bless you💟💟💟

[@aniljoshi948]

Yes, bitter can also be a delicious part of stir fry, like bitter gourd (Karela stir fry with thickly chopped onions), one of my favorite stir fries. Love your shows!

[@florianadolf2256]

Very well explained, in-depth round-up. I only discovered this channel very recently, but I already learned quite a lot👍👍👍

[@jayaziz3785]

She should be an auther writting creative novels. Excellent language skills.

[@revelitachua8445]

You explained cooking so well.I love your tips

[@m53goldsmith]

New subscriber - I came up with something similar after quite a long time of cooking stir-fries myself, but your demonstration explains everything so well and includes a couple of points (such as when to add aromatics) that I hadn't sorted out just yet. Thank you so much!!

[@Outspoken2012]

Thanks for the definition of a chief and a cook. "A chief can create" anything, which by this definition I am certainly a chief 5555555

[@foridor]

The term is chef, not chief.

[@Outspoken2012]

@@foridor thanks for the correction.

[@gbenoit761]

What a fantastic video. You're as good a teacher as you are a chef. Thank you.

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Best cooking channel! I’ve learned so much from you! I just had pad prik for lunch today. Learned it from you! I made it with tofu instead of chicken, and of course, grilled the tofu first.

[@leg414]

Thank you for your channel i just discovered it. Now i can create good Thai dishes. Please show more of these types. Peace

[@mbs7078]

Wow!! Fabulous! I bought a beautiful wok during the pandemic, but have yet to use it. I just didn't know how. Now I do!

[@beatrizlrodriguez4348]

wonderful clear presentation, great cook/chef and teacher, thank you!

[@fayito9970]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@virginiaeriguel8738]

Thanks for sharing this recipes looks delicious

[@aniljoshi948]

Absolutely delicious I can almost taste it - Thank You!

[@jenniferponnampalam2338]

Love the video.Nice recipe.Thank u.

[@roncooke2188]

Super interesting video very informative and well explained thank you!

[@jharbo1]

Dear Pallin, thank you for another fabulous instructional video. We, your subscribers, truly appreciate the time and effort you put into them! Question: which of your cookbooks has your all purpose stir fry sauce recipe? I learned to stir fry 50 years ago Chinese style, and it is my favorite way to make a balanced and nutritious meal for one. However, it is ALWAYS a good thing to have a few short cuts and to learn a few new things, lol. Looking forward to learning how to cook Thai dishes.

[@thythyli]

I've never tried stir fry kabocha squash with eggs before. Definitely gonna try it!

[@alexandermeijer]

excellent video, thank you!

[@davidoickle1778]

Exactly how I do it. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@whiterabit]

Very helpful video thank you ❤❤❤

[@davidguerrero281]

Excellent video. Thank you so much!

[@janie7242]

Interesting! Never know how to Stir Fry pumpkin! Thanks for the demo. Really helpful!🤗

[@maryamsukaynah559]

Wonderful lesson❤

[@carlosquintero8279]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@mariahofsli3718]

Love you, Pailin❤You're soooo good and witty😊

[@megantingen5997]

I love stir fry. Thank you.

[@fayeg3026]

Very nicely explained

[@veronicateo6670]

Thank you for the detailed explaination. ❤

[@nevinmurtha1670]

Thanks. Excellent explanation.

[@icf6770]

i learned a lot in one sitting. i love you madam! ten thumbs up

[@marycain7424]

Absolutely excellent! Thanks

[@dianacunningham5331]

Hello Pailin I'm new to your channel love the way you explain everything in detail & patiently. I love Thai food & when we were in Sydney we had this amazing Thai basil fried rice love to make this rice please show me how to make it ❤ thank you.

[@levinamukbangasmr]

Thanks for sharing the lovely recipe full support ❤❤❤

[@PTguitars]

Great lesson, chef Pailin

[@aniljoshi948]

Thank you🙏 very informative and useful! Love your videos.what a learning tool.

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you for a nice video you can't go wrong with stir fry 👍🏻

[@huggledemon32]

Stir fried lettuce is one of my favourite fast stir fried veggies! And last week I did a pumpkin stir fry- so yummy!🥰 3:52

[@kitchenflavors7013]

Thank you. Will need to make the sauces

[@user-zr2eb4rn8j]

A nice video with good tips. I need to pull out my wok again and check on my khaffir lime trees.

[@ardemisaguirre8088]

Useful information good to know, thank you 🥰🌹

[@ssoundar4808]

Great video! Thanks

[@thesaltycooker]

That's nice! Thank you so much!

[@kulvinderkaur2061]

V nice video I love thai food V nicely explained Thanku ❤

[@narniadan]

You look good in Red & White colours.

[@DavidMFChapman]

Over the years, I have figured out a method that turns out to be very close to this demo. One trick I use is to stir-fry the veggies without sauce, then add a slash of sherry, cover, and reduce the heat. I add the sauce and the protein after. Voila!

[@vrod1a]

Very well explained 👍

[@marksmanjourney]

They all look delicious!

[@michaelbinion2555]

very well done. Thank you.

[@etiennelaliberte8413]

Very helpful, thank you so much!

[@Apocalypz]

Absolutely lovely and helpful video; definitely not a 'master class'.