These Healthy Stir Fries will (quickly) improve your life.

Being a home cook is hard, but this stir fry framework can help make your life easier.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:16 Stir Fry Framework
3:47 Stir Fry 1: Black Pepper Beef
8:37 Stir Fry 2: Chicken Pad See Ew
14:26 Stir Fry 3: Teriyaki Beef

MISC. DETAILS
Music: Provided by Epidemic Sound
Filmed on: Sony a6600 & Sony A7C
Voice recorded on Shure MV7
Edited in: Premiere Pro

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[danielvaldes]

While growing up no one ever taught me a single thing about cooking, and after wanting to leave my mom's house, frustration really came over me when trying to cook, I would feel handicapped. I've learned a lot since watching your videos and now I feel authentically proud of what I can cook, and really love the process.
You are amazing!

[joshuamirabal]

Man I love how you don’t just give recipes to make “maybe later when I have time” you teach home cooking as a lifestyle with a framework that you can integrate into your life busy as we are. It’s honestly helped so much as I’ve gotten busier this year

[whomstd]

Ethan, as a former consultant myself, I appreciate your framework-based thinking in making these recipes (please release a book of all these compiled together!)!

[-EchoesIntoEternity-]

grate some garlic and ginger, freeze them in ice cube trays ahead of time. store them in a ziploc bag, makes it super easy to just pop a cube when needed

[SnackPack]

These framework videos are super helpful. Let’s you understand the basic process but still use your creativity to make something new and interesting

[ChristopherStone]

As an adult with ADHD and the only one who cooks in the house I so appreciate the structure of this framework. It clicks so perfectly with the way I build structure in my life.

[mindstalk]

As jaclyn said, "sauces that will keep in the fridge" (or shelf) vs. "sauces that may produce botulism" would be of interest.

[MrRoflHamster]

I love that you are combining the framework and execute examples so we have a starting point!

[thechikage]

I think one of the best things about your videos is that when you're eating the dishes you make, I can see the sheer sincerity in your body language in how much you're actually enjoying the meal. It really speaks to your authenticity and that's something that should be immensely respected. Another set of recipes added to the books.

[TheQuietRiot]

You 'framework' approach to cooking has been a gamechanger for me. I hate following recipes to the letter so having a general idea of where I'm heading instead of working with clear cut steps has made cooking so much more fun for me. Thanks a ton!

[grantboyer]

Kind of out of left field, we had a mental health crisis in the family this week that threw a lot of things - including meal time - out of wack. I had watched your video earlier, and fell back on that in crunch time to get food on the table. Quick and easy (and even delicious), even in a crisis. Thanks for creating this video. Helped my family out a ton.

[nfcpo]

I have enjoyed many of your videos and the recipes/meal ideas in them, and this one is probably my favorite. The whole “framework” concept you’ve focused on in multiple videos really is a game changer for weekly meals.

I’ve made all 3 of these over the last few weeks and found them all to be quick, easy and flavorful. Excited to make some protein/veg/carb swaps for quick variations.

[theblackrose]

A little tip for others, to add smoky flavour to your stir-fry if you don't have a butane torch. Do not be afraid to use liquid smoke in your sauce, liquid smoke is literally condensed smoke it's not "fake" smoke flavour. It's a great ingredient I feel gets underused.

[forthelulz]

pro-tip, marinate the beef with baking soda for at least 30 minutes before cooking for tender cuts of steak

[dorrr]

As a healthcare professional with limited free time and really unsocial shifts, your recipes and videos are God send. Keep up the good work!

[xsnipersgox]

the key is, always have a fall back protein and starch 1)spam or frozen pre cook shrimp for protein, and dried noodle at all times. keep frozen mix veggies and garlic and onions stocked at all times. never not have ingredient ever.

[That_One_GuyMain]

I started watching from the making it faster then going out to restaurant videos earlier today and have spiraled down the rabbit hole to here and I love the way you present your content! I will def keep watching for this kind of helpful information.

[goodcompanycoffee]

The Habit and Timing annotations are really helpful in this framework. Thanks Ethan

[hjewkes]

Another hack for aromatics is to pulse in a food processor in batches and freeze it in an ice cube tray. I find you need to use a little bit more to get the same punch, but especially for asian bases (with things like chilis, garlic, lemongrass, citrus zest, etc) they hold up super well and it makes is so much easier to just think about proteins and vegetables

[oliviam]

Thinking about what to do with my leftover veggies that go bad almost every week and this video answers it perfectly! I love recipe frameworks they work super well for clearing clutter out of the fridge and pantry. Thank you for this!!