Can you cook a stir fry in a frying pan?

Is glass cookware better than metal?

Can I 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.

What kind of pan is best for stir fry?

Carbon steel pan vs nonstick pan



Chinese stir fry requires heating up the pan very hot most of the time, which makes a carbon steel pan a safer choice since it’s made from just metal. Carbon steel pans also hold heat better and thus sear food better than nonstick.

What is the difference between stir fry and pan fry?

Sautéing, or pan frying, starts with cooking in butter or oil and ends with crispy vegetables. Stir-frying is another cooking method that yields flavorful vegetables and juicy meats from fresh foods or leftovers.

Can I make stir fry in a cast iron skillet?

A cast iron skillet can retain just as much heat as a wok, which makes it an ideal vessel for making stir fry. A successful stir fry is crispy, and the only way you’ll end up with rice, meat, and vegetables that are that texture is if you cook them in a pan that doesn’t lose heat when you add food to it.

Is stir frying another name for pan-frying?

Sautéing is a dry-heat cooking method that uses stock for moisture and tenderness. Foods cooked with moist-heat methods will caramelize. Poached items should first be browned to caramelize the surface. Stir-frying is another name for pan-frying.

What kind of rice do you use for stir fry?

These are my favorite types of rice for frying: Jasmine: A medium-grain Thai variety that has the perfect balance of stickiness (for easy eating) and individual grains (for superior texture). Jasmine rice brings its own aroma to the game, so should be used in very light stir-fries where its flavor can shine.