Stir-fry recipes abound, and I’ll be the first to admit that I’m more than happy to pick one and follow it to the letter. But if you’re more of an improvisational cook, stir-fries make that ...

In theory, a stir-fry is the model weeknight dinner. It’s fast, it combines vegetables and protein in a single dish, it’s relatively healthy, and it requires no accompaniment other than rice.