Stir fry is a typical Cantonese cuisine. Canton has a mild climate all year round due to it's located on the southestern coast of China, where an abundant of fresh food is available in general. Therefore Cantonese cuisine emphasizes on preservation of freshness and natural flavors.
The main idea of stir fries is to put food into a preheated cookware at high temperture and cook quickly (by stiring). Each ingredient is added in a strategic manner so nothing is overcooked, and whenever necessary, each ingredient is cooked separately then mix together at the end.
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