A Simple Asian Stir Fry

Stir Fry Made Simple with Ingredients from May Asian Market

There’s something magical about walking into May Asian Market in Parkersburg. The air is filled with the scent of fresh ginger and garlic, rows of vibrant vegetables catch your eye, and shelves stocked with sauces from across Asia promise flavors you may have only dreamed of. For many of our customers, this is more than a store—it’s a starting point for dinners that transport you, even if just for an evening, to bustling kitchens and night markets far away.

Tonight, let’s make a classic Asian stir fry. It’s quick, flexible, and endlessly comforting. With a hot wok, fresh ingredients, and a simple sauce, you can turn a weekday evening into something special. And when you get your ingredients here at May Asian Market, you’re getting quality that makes every bite sing.

Ingredients (serves 2–3)

Protein:

• 1/2 lb chicken breast or thigh, sliced thinly, or tofu for a vegetarian version

Vegetables:

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup snow peas or snap peas

• 2 cups baby bok choy or napa cabbage, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

• 2 green onions, sliced

Sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sugar or honey

• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Other:

• 2 tbsp neutral oil (peanut, vegetable, or canola)

• Cooked jasmine rice or fresh egg noodles

Instructions

1. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil.

2. Add your protein and cook until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add the vegetables, starting with the firmer ones (broccoli, bell peppers) and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes. Add the leafy greens last.

5. Return the protein to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.

6. Serve hot over jasmine rice or toss with noodles. Garnish with green onions.

Bringing Dinner to Life

What makes stir fry feel so satisfying is not just the taste: it’s the process. Watching the vegetables sizzle in the wok, smelling garlic and ginger fill your kitchen, and seeing colors transform from raw to bright and tender makes cooking feel alive. Each stir, each toss, is part of the story you create for your evening.

Our aisles are filled with the flavors and textures that bring authenticity to your stir fry, whether it’s the crisp snap of snow peas, the peppery bite of fresh bok choy, or the deep umami of a well-crafted oyster sauce.

Next time you’re planning dinner, remember that a great stir fry is only a trip away. Step into May Asian Market in Parkersburg, pick your favorite fresh vegetables, sauces, and proteins, and let the kitchen become your stage. With just a few simple steps, your dinner can be a celebration of flavor, color, and the joy of cooking.

Visit us at 3603 Murdoch Ave in Parkersburg or visit our online store.