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Ingredients  Fast, flavorful, and oftentimes healthy, stir-fries
can star a wide range of ingredients and are one of the best
ways to make the most of leftover odds and ends from your fridge
or pantry. The options truly are endless when it comes to mixing
and matching the main components of a stir-fry, which include a
combination of proteins, vegetables, aromatics, oils, and
sauces.   Chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, and tofu are all popular
protein options. Kuan recommends tender cuts of meat that will
cook quickly without becoming tough. Chicken breasts, or even
slightly fattier chicken thighs, are ideal for stir-frying, as
are hanger steak, flank steak, and pork tenderloin.  When it
comes to seafood, shrimp is the common favorite due to its
extra-quick cooking time; however, K