Chinese•quick
Basic Marinade for Stir-Fried Meats
This sweet-and-savory, go-to recipe for a quick stir-fry dinner requires just 30 minutes for marinating and another 10 minutes for stir-frying.
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- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 pound sliced or diced chicken, pork, or beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper (white or black)
- 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegetable, peanut, or canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix with hands to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking.