1/ Try to enrich the dish with meat and vegetables, it will make the meal more enjoyable with various flavors, fiber and colors. Prepare everything before you start cooking.
2/ Rinse leafy vegetables first so that they have time to drain before stir-frying.
4/ Drain tofu before cooking to make it absorb the seasonings better.
5/ When adding oil for stir-frying, pour it along the edges of the pan.
6/ When frying, to ensure the oil is hot enough, the simplest way is to insert a chopstick into the pan. If you see bubbles around the chopstick, that’s when you can add the food to fry.
7/ Avoid using concentrated seasoning unless the recipe requires it. If the recipe only calls for seasoning, use a liquid type or Japanese brands like Kikkoman.
9/ If you’re not sure about the combination of vegetables and meat for stir-frying, stir-fry them separately, don’t overheat.
10/ When you can estimate the seasonings, prepare the sauce in advance to use gradually. This will help you have fewer dishes to wash after the meal.
11/ If you crave it, you can use sugar as a substitute for MSG; because MSG is a seasoning that is very bad for your health and your family’s health.
12/ The general ratio for cornstarch to water is 1:2, for example, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch will be enough with 2 tablespoons of water.