Many people wonder why when stir-frying vegetables at home, the vegetables often turn yellow and don’t look appealing. In fact, it’s not difficult to have delicious and vibrant vegetables just like in restaurants. You just need to master a few small skills.
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1. Blanch the vegetables
Many people stir-fry the vegetables right after rinsing them, but restaurant chefs usually blanch them in hot water before stir-frying.
The chef’s method is: Boil water in a pot, add a little vegetable oil, then blanch the vegetables in it for half a minute, then remove them, rinse with cold water, and drain.
Adding vegetable oil when blanching the vegetables is very important. This step helps the vegetables have a greener and brighter color. But don’t blanch for too long, otherwise the dish will lose its crispness.
2. Heat
The vegetables must be stir-fried quickly over high heat to maintain their green color and prevent them from releasing too much water. If you use medium or low heat and prolong the stir-frying time, the vegetables will easily turn yellow, release a lot of water, and lose their appearance and flavor.
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3. Add salt
When stir-frying vegetables, you should add salt at the end, not early, because salt will affect the color of the vegetables. The correct way is to add salt when the vegetables are almost cooked, then stir evenly until the salt dissolves and the vegetables are cooked, then remove the pan from the heat.
4. Add sesame oil
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