Answered by Bear from USA | Jan. 07, 2012 23:58
I think most Chinese foods are fairly easy to prepare with two primary thoughts:
1. No matter if you are chowing (stir-frying) in a pan or a wok, the cooking process will be very quick due to the high heat and small food pieces. Have everything ready to cook in individual bowls (think like a TV cooking show) and walk through the process in your mind before the first food hits the hot metal. After the sizzle starts, it's too late to chop a carrot!
2. Authentic foods come from authentic ingredients. I'm lucky enough to have a thriving Asian community in my area (military town) and access to more specific produce, meats and ingredients, but the internet is a great equalizer. Even when I don't have chinese sausages, I can use smoked sausages or even Mexican Chorizo for a great tasting dish (but I still love Rose Wine chinese sausages most). Experiment and find out what works for you and what you like.
Happy Chowing!