Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with udon noodles – Anne Burrell
Recently my husband was out of town for a couple of weeks and I might have binge watched America’s Worst Cooks on the Food Network, ya now…maybe. OK, I did! I had never seen the show and enjoyed it, the mentors do a great job teaching basics like knife skills, definitions, and styles of cooking. I have been holding my knife wrong and now when I stick my finger out on the the blade I can visualize Anne Burrell running down to paint my finger with red marker and I pull it back in. I am a pretty decent cook and comfortable in the kitchen, but I was reminded that most of the difficulty in the kitchen is in our minds. So, i encourage you to hop in there and be adventurous. It just seems scary, but once you step out and try you will be surprised and delighted.
One of the recipes Anne Burrell made was a simple stir-fry. I gave it a try this week and think you will find it an easy and yummy meal to fix any night of the week.
Time: 30 minutes
Ease: Easy
Review: This dish was made to be a substitute for Carry-out and I think it did a nice job. It was quick and easy to prepare, full of flavor, and had that Take-away/Carry-out feel. I realized a little too late that I had forgotten to buy edamame, but it still had a nice blend of textures and flavor. I think this is a dish you will be able to play with and make your own. Some of you will want a spicier dish, try adding chopped Jalapeños as a garnish to complement the one in the dish.
Tips: Mise en Place – A French term meaning “putting in place”. You know all those little bowls with the prepped ingredients that you see on the cooking shows? That is a Mise en Place. This is a huge time saver and sometimes a dish saver! When you are cooking and a lot of things are going on you will be glad you already have your items prepped and ready to go.
- Read your recipe
- Prepare each recipe item and place in a small bowl or dish
- Before you begin cooking, double check and make sure you have every ingredient that was listed prepared and ready to go in your dish
- Keep the prepared items close by; at your stove, a nearby counter etc. This way you save time by having it at hand.
- Now start cooking. As you get to each step just grab the right bowl and add it in.
Enjoy!
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