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Given the level of loving detail I've given to the subject of stir-frying in my cookbook (and in many of my other books and videos), you've probably gathered I hold it in special regard.
Often, the humble stir-fry is relegated to that weeknight fridge clean-out meal (nothing wrong with that), but it can also be a very special thing.
The advice I’ve given most about a 'good' stir-fry is to keep the ingredients simple and not to use too many.
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1. Pork & Garlic Chive Stir-fry
In this recipe, the star of the show is the garlic chives. They are most joyfully garlicky (but not harshly so) and maintain a beautiful crunch when added at the right time.
As for taking the time to soak your bean shoots and marinate your pork? These are all the details that will turn a so-so stir-fry into a properly excellent stir-fry.
Image: Marion's Kitchen/Supplied.