Top 5 Easy Stir Fries for January

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1 - Pork Stir Fry

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You've probably all heard of velveting chicken or beef but did you know that a cut like pork shoulder is also perfect for velveting and mkes it super tender? This pork stir fry tastes like it came from a Chinese restaurant!

2 - Chicken Pad See Ew

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Confession: I love Pad See ew more than Pad Thai and that's not only because it is so easy to make but the flavour and the flat wide noodles are so good! I'll share all the secrets to making the best Pad See Ew that tastes like it came from your favourite Thai takeaway shop!

3 - Beef in Black Bean

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I love that so many of you have made this beef in black bean sauce because it is one of my favourites too. This recipe is from my mother and it tastes just like it came from your favourite Chinese restaurant!

4 - Thai Chicken and Gravy

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I loved this Thai chicken and gravy so much that I asked the hotel for the recipe and they kindly shared it with me. This is pure Thai comfort food and home cooking and is so easy to make with ingredients you probably have to hand already!

5 - Mie Goreng

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Sometimes only mie goreng will do and this recipe combines the beloved noodles with a sweet, savoury sauce with prawns, chicken and vegetables.

So tell me Dxear Reader, are you still taking it easy in January? Which stir fry do you like best?


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© Lorraine Elliott