Simple Stir-fry

Sometimes you just need an easy and fast meal that tastes really good. And this meal is really good. If you like Jump Asian authentic and flavorful Asian food, you should totally try this. And if all you've had for stir-fry is from Jump Asian, please - I'm begging you. For your own sanity. Make this.  

When I come back from a long day of reminders to sit criss-cross applesauce on the carpet, and tying shoes in double-knots, it's just best for me to have something to eat in a few short minutes.

If I hadn't taken pictures while making this, it would've been 15 from start to finish. Let me show you how.

Cast of characters. Only four ingredients!

Cut your chicken into chunks.

Fry it up in a hot pan.

While you're doing this, start a pot of water to boil for some rice. My favorite is instant brown rice because of its nutty texture.

Throw in some frozen vegetables. I used a good old Walmart brand stir-fry mix - carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, water chestnuts, snow peas, peppers, and mushrooms. Yum! And I just used half a bag. More for later!

Start the rice cooking, and then turn the heat off after 5 minutes. It will hold warm until the rest is ready.

When the veggies have cooked down, add in your favorite sauce. I used a Teriyaki sauce, but it could be sweet and sour, or any Panda Express sauce too! 

Dish yourself out a nice helping of steaming hot rice, and spoon that saucy goodness right on top. 

That's it! 15 minutes and you're done. You have a delicious meal, and if you're like me and couldn't eat all of this, you have leftovers for the next day for lunch. I love how simple this is because it's a meal that has veggies, protein and a starch!

This is really cheap too, because you can just use a leftover frozen chicken breast, and any rice you have on hand. All you need to buy is sauce and some frozen vegetables.

Stir-Fry
1 chicken breast
1 bottle of your favorite stir-fry sauce
1 bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables
1 cup instant brown rice

1. Cut chicken into 1" chunks, and fry in 1 tsp oil on medium-high heat.
2. Boil 1 3/4 cups water, and add 1 cup rice.
3. Add frozen vegetables when chicken is no longer pink on the outside, and let them cook down for 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in about half a bottle of the sauce, and cook for 2-3 more minutes until it's warm.
5. Enjoy!

Interview Tips

1. Dress Nice.
When I say nice, I don't mean just a nice shirt and pants/skirt. I mean go all out. Look as professional as possible. The nicer you dress the better. The more confident you look, the better as well. But you don't want to come off as arrogant. There is a happy medium. Find it and use it to your advantage. (Unless you are interviewing at McDonald's or something. Haha. Which trust me, you can get away with a polo and khakis for that.)

2. Research.
Don't just go in the interview and wing it. Research the place you are working for. Make sure you know the things they might bring up in the interview. (For example, if you're interviewing for a business position, make sure you know the CFO, CEO, etc.) Also, don't be afraid to take notes in with you.

3. Have a Good Question.
Whenever the interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions for me?" Make sure you have a good question or two prepared to ask. Even if it is just a general question like "What's the culture of the workplace?" or "How did you end up working for ______?"

4. Network.
After your interview, ask for a business card. Send them a quick thank you email. If you have any questions for them, ask them later in an email. Pursue them if you want the job. Ask for the job in your thank you email. Tel them why you think you would want to work there.

This is certainly not an all inclusive list, but these are just some helpful tips I learned recently. Thought I would pass it along. :)

-S