hpr1787 :: A Beginner with a Wok

Summary: Frank Bell shares some of the things he's learned about cooking with a wok.

Series: Cooking

Source: [http://hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=1787](http://hackerpublicradio.org/eps.php?id=1787)

Merriam-Websters defines "stir-fry" as "to fry quickly over high heat in a lightly oiled pan (as a wok) while stirring continuously." (Source: [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stir-fry](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stir-fry))

Talk about stir-frying. Not an expert by any means, but think I've learned enough to share a bit.

Frank bought a wok, quite on impulse, and has been experimenting with stir-fry recipes and has found it surprisingly easy--much easier than, say, making a souffle or oysters Rockefeller. In this podcast, he discusses what he has learned and in the context of narrating the preparation of a meal.

Some Links:

Wok How-Tos:

• [https://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/wok-skills-101-stir-frying-basics.html](https://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/wok-skills-101-stir-frying-basics.html)

• [https://www.cookinglight.com/cooking-101/techniques/cooking-class-stir-frying](https://www.cookinglight.com/cooking-101/techniques/cooking-class-stir-frying)

Two Recipes:

• [https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-vegetable-stir-fry](https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-vegetable-stir-fry) (Note: The first step in this recipe is to make your own teriyaki sauce. You can use a commercial sauce instead.)

• [https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-shrimp-and-vegetable-stir-fry-238344](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-shrimp-and-vegetable-stir-fry-238344)