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Wok. The Art of Balancing Flavors

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Wok med gronnsaker og nudler i en wokpanne

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Wok. The Art of Balancing Flavors

Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 votes )
Servings: 4 Prep Time: Cook Time: Nutrition: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

  • Fresh vegetables (bell pepper, carrot, water chestnuts, mushrooms, cauliflower)
  • Chicken (or other meat/fish)
  • --- Base ---
  • Chili, finely chopped
  • Ginger, finely chopped
  • Garlic, finely chopped
  • Lemongrass, finely chopped
  • --- Sauces ---
  • Soy sauce
  • Fish sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Oyster sauce
  • --- Optional ---
  • Kaffir lime leaves
  • Lime juice
  • Neutral cooking oil

Instructions

Heat the wok with neutral cooking oil.

Start by stir-frying the meat first.

Add the vegetables that take the longest to cook (e.g., cauliflower, carrot).

Add the finely chopped aromatics: chili, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass.

Add the remaining vegetables (bell pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts).

Add the sauces: soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Be careful with the amount of fish sauce.

Taste and balance the flavors: sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. Add lime juice if you need more acidity.

Notes

The balance between sweet, salty, sour, and spicy is key. Be careful with fish sauce and adjust to taste.

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