Stir-Fry Cookbook for Beginners - by Chris Toy (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Easy stir fry without a takeout box in sight

Quick, naturally healthy, and full of richly varied flavors, stir fry is the perfect food. And the best part? Anyone can learn to make restaurant-quality stir fry at home! This complete guide makes stir frying simple with easy-to-follow directions that cover everything from prep work to serving. No matter your skill in the kitchen, you'll be enjoying the tantalizing spiciness of Kung Pao Chicken or a veggie-filled Buddha's Delight thanks to this standout among stir fry cookbooks.

Go beyond other stir fry cookbooks with:

• Wok selections-Find out how to choose the right wok, season it, and properly maintain it for years to come.
• Stir fry step-by-step-Learn how to stir fry the right way, including preparing a variety of ingredients, keeping things moving in the wok, and finishing with sauces and garnishes.
• Cook up a full menu-Discover a robust range of sides and entrees featuring vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, rice, and noodles.

Create stir fry at home with ease with this top choice in stir fry cookbooks.

Review Quotes

"As a cooking instructor, Chris Toy has the uncanny ability to show people that cooking can and should be fun! His understated, down-to-earth teaching style translates well into this anthology of stir-fry recipes that reflect his ulterior motive: to make cooking approachable, accessible, and enjoyable for people from all walks of life. He is a true teacher with a commitment to showing people the beauty that can be created and savored with simple, fresh ingredients every single day. Chris has mastered the art of infusing his dishes with hands-on creativity in a way that resonates with everyone--even those who have never liked the kitchen. Chris has converted them, time and time again!" --Kelli Park, freelance writer and photographer

"Chris has done it again--this cookbook is easy, informative, and helps you create great food! Now that both my kids are off to college this year, they need to cook for themselves, and this is the first cookbook I purchased for them!" --Jeff Mao, founder of KneadandNosh.com and author of Essential Chinese Hot Pot Cookbook

"Truly anyone can make the recipes in this cookbook. Chris has written a wonderfully simple to understand but incredibly thorough book that will serve as the leaping off point for any would-be home chef to begin cooking delicious, fast, and comforting meals for their family and friends." --Heather Fear, Now You're Cooking

About the Author

CHRIS TOY has been teaching Asian cooking for more than 30 years. His cooking incorporates straightforward methods, fresh ingredients, and unique flavors that draw family and friends together to enjoy great food and company. Visit him online at ChrisToy.net or on his YouTube cooking channel.