How to Stir-Fry Vegetables Quickly

1. 1

   Prep All Veggies

   10 min

   Wash, chop, and dry all your chosen vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even cooking.

2. 2

   Whisk Stir-Fry Sauce

   2 min

   Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and broth in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.

3. 3

   Heat Wok & Oil

   1 min

   Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until it's smoking, then add a high smoke point oil like canola or peanut.

4. 4

   Stir-Fry Harder Veggies

   3 min

   Add denser vegetables like carrots or broccoli first, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.

5. 5

   Add Softer Veggies

   2 min

   Toss in quicker-cooking vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach, stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Thicken with Sauce

   1 min

   Pour in your prepared stir-fry sauce and quickly toss everything to coat, cooking for 30-60 seconds until thickened.