All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce

All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce

I don’t think there’s any time of year that isn’t “right” for a fresh, quick stir fry, but I gotta admit I love making them, especially in the summer!  The thing is, I’m not always into measuring out a lot of ingredients for a sauce, and I’m not that thrilled about some of the bottled or packets of sauces at the store or the frozen options. They’re always quick and easy, but it’s not a biggie to mix up your own “Universal” All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce at home.

All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce

All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce in a chicken stir fry.

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Moo Goo Gai Pan

Moo Goo Gai Pan

When I was a child growing up in a small, Northwestern Iowa town in the 60’s, my Dad had to take a trip to Iowa City, and it was my “turn” to go along.  I must have been about five, and I can’t remember anything about the trip except that we ate at a Chinese restaurant. And I had Moo Goo Gai Pan.

Moo Goo Gai Pan

Moo Goo Gai Pan

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