The recipe calls for 2 tsp...

carrie123

carrie123

Cathlete
If the one-serving recipe calls for 2 tsp. oil to stir-fry with, but your're cooking for 5-7 people, are you supposed to multiply 2 X 7 and cook with 14 tsp.??? Sounds crazy, but it has me stumped, too litte oil and it'll burn and dry out, too much will devastate any weight loss progress. I'm the type that really likes to follow the recipe. Any help would be sooooo nice:):)


Carrie

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I wouldn't increase the oil proportionately, just enough to oover th bottom of the pan and make sure nothing sticks. And if you're worried about the calories, you can always use oil mixed with some cooking sherry or cooking wine, which gives the 'mouth feel' of oil without the extra calories from fat.
 
I would start with maybe a tbsp or so, and if it seems like it's not enough, add a little more, or use a little water to keep things moist.:)

I would NOT use 14 tsp of oil:p
 
For stir-fry, you only need enough oil to effectively conduct the heat through the food and spread the flavor of any added seasonings. As you haven't stated what you're stir-frying or how much, I would say use a tablespoon or two, total, and you should be fine. If you are stir-frying vegetables and protein, usually done in separate batches, divide that oil amount up. Adding oil at each transition of pan contents, as necessary (and allow a moment for the oil to heat up, otherwise your food will just absorb the oil rather than be cooked by it). Also, unless you are baking, get used to going "off recipe." Most recipes way overdo the oil and sugar quantities actually necessary (with the exception of baking, and even then there is wiggle room).
 
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