Wok On: Deliciously balanced Asian meals in 30 minutes or less (Ching He Huang)

The right oils An odourless, flavourless oil that has a high smoke point, such as peanut oil, rapeseed oil or coconut oil, is best – it gives a neutral base on which to create your layers of flavour, yet is able to withstand high temperatures. Toasted sesame oil is really only used for seasoning.

Wok-fried Beef in Chilli Sauce with Coriander I love simple, easy, straightforward suppers such as this one. Go wild like Tom Cruise in Cocktail when creating the sauce – infuse, shake, juggle and stir! This dish is perfect with plain jasmine rice and extra steamed greens on the side. For vegans, substitute smoked tofu slices and sliced fresh shiit