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How To Stir-Fry Frozen Veggies For An Appetizing Crisp Finish
By Haldan Kirsch
To keep frozen vegetables crisp and delicious for stir fry, add them directly to a hot pan or wok instead of defrosting them. This will prevent them from becoming a soggy mess.
Heat your pan, add oil, and add your frozen vegetables once the oil begins to smoke. Keep the vegetables moving to ensure each side is exposed to heat as they cook.
For a crispy exterior, be sure to work in small batches. Cooking too many veggies in the pan at once will turn the moisture into steam, softening them and preventing browning.
You can season the veggies with aromatics like garlic and ginger or use soy sauce for umami. Broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, and carrots will add a crisp texture to the stir-fry.
Frozen vegetables are better for stir-frying, rather than canned vegetables because they are minimally processed prior to packaging. They’re also fresher and more nutritious.