Stewing

Stewing is a method of slowly cooking in its own juices, with aid of a minimum of liquid ( stock, sauce, butter, beer ). Provides a moist, slow heat for the food to cook in, which makes stewing ideal cooking method for tough meats and vegetables. Cooking can take place either on the stove or in the oven.

Grilling

Grilling is best known as the cooking of food on grill bars with the heat source below. Grill bars must be pre-heated and lightly oiled before use and the item to be grilled should be brushed with oil.

Stir-fry - Chao Cookery Procedure

Preheat wok
Add minimum amount of oil and reheat wok
Add prepared fragrant ingredients such as garlic and ginger
Add oil blanched meats and vegetables
Add salt and sugar
Add liquid ingredients
Thicken with cornflour to create a sauce
Add sesame oil
Taste and adjust flavouring