Can you make stir fry without a wok?

You can achieve the same results with a pan that is wide and flat, as long as it will give your ingredients lots of contact with the heat. A sauté pan (which most of us already have at home) makes a good substitute for a wok; just heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in the pan and stir-fry as usual.

How do you make stir fry without a pan?

Heat oil in your wok or frying pan until it is shimmering. Add your aromatics to the hot oil. Keep stirring to avoid burning.

What are the possible cooking pans that can be used to prepare stir fry?

Here are the best woks we tested ranked, in order:

• HexClad 12-inch Hybrid.
• ZhenSanHuan Hand-Hammered Iron Wok.
• Cooks Standard 13-Inch Multi-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Wok.
• Calphalon Signature Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch.
• All-Clad Open Stir Fry Pan.
• Lodge 14-Inch Cast Iron Wok.
• Joyce Chen 22-0040 Pro Chef Flat Bottom Wok.

Can you cook Chinese food without a wok?

If you think you can’t make a good stir-fry without a wok, think again. It’s possible, and I’ve been doing it for years. You do lose some of the high-sided cooking area you get with a wok, but even stir-fry expert, Grace Young agrees that a skillet makes a suitable substitute.

Do you really need a wok?

So woks aren’t only necessary for good stir-frying, but they can take the place of your Dutch oven, skillet, and even saucepan if they are in use. You can easily use less heat and fry up greens and other veggies as well. Think of it as a backup skillet if your main tool is in use.

How do you stir fry a flat pan?

How to Sauté

1. Cut vegetables into even bite-size pieces.
2. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat.
3. Add a small amount of oil.
4. Add vegetables once oil begins to shimmer. They should sizzle in the pan.
5. Add salt for taste.
6. Toss or stir vegetables frequently until tender and slightly brown.

Can you cook stir fry in butter?

Stir-frying: Butter has a lower smoke point than our favorite oils for stir frying. Use ghee or clarified butter here for best results. Pan-frying: Yes, you can use butter for simple pan-fried recipes! Like sautéing, you’ll want to slowly melt the butter and let the moisture cook off before adding your food.

Are non stick pans good for stir-fry?

A nonstick frying pan uses less than half the oil a wok does. You will only need half or even one third the oil if you’re cooking stir-fry with a nonstick frying pan. They can stand very high heat (most of them can be heated up to 500 degrees F, while most stir fried dishes require 400 F heat or less).