Model for a Basic Stir-Fry

There are dozens of variations on this basic theme, and a couple of different approaches for incorporating the cornerstone ingredients of ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. Both the ginger and garlic can be left in thick slices, gently fried for a minute or two in hot oil, and fished out before other ingredients are added, or they can be peeled, finely chopped, and added to the stir-fry with the other ingredients. The cornstarch is combined with soy sauce (or another cool liquid) and used as a