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How can i get my noodles to incorporate better with my stir fry

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How can I better incorporate my noodles into my stir fry?

Whenever I make a stir fry with noodles (I usually use chow mein), I struggle to get everything to blend together. My current method is to brown the protein and then remove it. Next, I add the veggies and cook them until they’re nicely browned and starting to soften. After that, I mix in the protein again and add the sauce. Finally, I toss in the cooked and rinsed noodles, but no matter how much I try to mix it all together, I can’t seem to get it to combine well. Should I add the noodles before the sauce instead?

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    It sounds like you’re on the right track, but incorporating noodles into a stir fry can be tricky. Here are a few tips that might help you achieve better results:

    1. Add Noodles Before the Sauce: Tossing the cooked noodles in before the sauce can help them absorb some flavor and mix better with your proteins and vegetables. This way, they get coated with the oil from the previous ingredients, making them less prone to clumping.

    2. Use Enough Sauce: Make sure there’s enough sauce to coat everything evenly. If the sauce is too thick or sparse, it can lead to uneven distribution. Consider adding a little water or broth to loosen the sauce and help it incorporate better.

    3. Separate the Noodles: If the noodles are a bit clumpy when you add them, try gently breaking them apart with your hands while tossing them in. This can help prevent them from sticking together.

    4. High Heat and Quick Tossing: Make sure your wok is nice and hot before adding the noodles. Stir rapidly to keep everything moving, which will help heat and combine the ingredients more effectively.

    5. Use a Third Party Liquid: If you find that the noodles are still not incorporating well, consider using a splash of soy sauce or sesame oil directly on the noodles after adding them. This can help evenly distribute flavor and moisture.

    6. Pre-mix Your Sauce: Mixing the sauce ingredients together in a bowl before adding can help ensure even flavor distribution when it’s added to the stir fry.

    Experimenting with these techniques should help you achieve better incorporation with your stir fry noodles. Happy cooking!

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