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Stir-frying is not only one of the easiest and fastest ways to cook, but also one of the most healthy - using little oil and retaining more nutrients than other methods of cooking. It also requires very little equipment: All you need is a wok, a knife, and a chopping board.InStir Crazy, Ching explains the techniques behind making a good stir fry, with tips on controlling the heat, choosing the right oils, and planning the right order in which to add your ingredients. The focus is on simple preparations to entice even those with little or no cooking skills to try something new. The recipes include both Asian and Western ingredients readily available in any supermarket, ranging from Chinese "Pesto" Noodles with Kale and Asparagus and Egg Fried Rice to Chicken with Green Beans in Spicy Garlic Sauce and Peanut Beef with Edamame. So whether you eat meat or are a vegetarian, love carbs or avoid them, want something special or have to feed your family in a hurry, all you need to do is pick up a wok.
About the Author
Ching is an International Emmy nominated TV chef & cookery author. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Ching draws on her Chinese culture to create food that is delicious and accessible for home cooks. Her culinary ethos is to use fresh, organic and ethically sourced ingredients to create modern dishes with Chinese heritage, fusing tradition and innovation. Ching makes Chinese cooking accessible and healthy, appealing to East and West alike. Ching's dynamic approach to modern Chinese food is evident in her immensely popular TV work. Her own fronted series in the UK include; Chinese Food Made Easy (BBC2) , Chinese Food in Minutes (C5) , Exploring China (BBC2) and Ching's Amazing Asia (Food Network) . In the U.K. Ching is a regular guest chef on Saturday Kitchen (BBC1) and Lorraine (ITV1) . In the U.S. Ching's popular TV shows include Easy Chinese: San Francisco, Easy Chinese: New York & L.A, Restaurant Redemption, Eat the Nation. Her U.S. appearances include The Today Show (NBC) , Rachael Ray Show (CBS) and Iron Chef America (Food Network US) .Ching has published seven popular and best-selling cookbooks to date including Eat Clean: Wok Yourself to Health, Exploring China, Ching's Fast Food, Everyday Easy Chinese, Ching's Chinese Food in Minutes, Chinese Food Made Easy and China Modern. Ching is the creator & founder of The Lotus Wok - a wok with a dynamic nano-silica coating for high performance cooking. Ching spends her time between U.K., U.S and Asia.
