Chicken and Onion Stir Fry on the Summit and Wok

[bamakettles]

Finally got to try out my new wok and it fits on the Summit perfectly.  This was a very involved recipe that required a few items that were not readily available in the pantry....  white pepper powder, rice wine and I learned about "Dark" soy sauce.  Didn't know it was a thing until researching recipes for Asian dishes and we had to go to the Asian market to find it which was a fun adventure in itself.  Ingredients were ginger root, green onions, one sweet onion, chicken thighs, corn starch, white pepper powder, oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, salt, sugar, water, baking soda, chicken broth, sesame oil and canola oil.  I pre-measured and prepped everything as the cook moves pretty fast once it starts and ingredients are added and combined at different times.  Riced cauliflower was our side item which tastes pretty much like rice when under the sauce.  Fun cook, will be doing more of this type of cooking soon.

Cheers!

[vader]

Try using the vortex next time.....

[bamakettles]

Try using the vortex next time.....

There was plenty of heat and I didn't want to burn anything.  Just a scattering of hot lump charcoal kept the wok plenty hot.  I do use a Kick A$$ basket Ring of Fire along with an 18" kettle charcoal ss grate which makes a perfect basket underneath the wok.  Fun to try new setups and I may try my vortex.  Appreciate the suggestion!

https://kickashbasket.com/products/kab-ring-of-fire-18-combo-pack

[Tommie]

Looks delicious. You sure are getting creative with your cooks, do you ever use the kitchen these days?!

I remember you saying your new ethos was focusing on more cooking and less collecting, think I need to follow in your footsteps!


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[bamakettles]

Ask Kellee, I use the kitchen quite a bit - mostly for prep and cleanup.  Dishwasher was full of prep cups and dishes for this one.  Was worth the effort though and so much fun.  Gotta keep it fun and interesting... Now what to do with a bottle of Saki, bottle of dark soy sauce, white pepper powder and oyster sauce...  More new recipe experiments!

[MacEggs]

Great looking cook-up with delicious results.
It's always worth the effort.

Was the charcoal directly beneath (first level),
or was it on the lower level?
Just wondering because I do like using that lower level when I want higher heat, but not insane levels of heat. I have found that it's somewhat easier to manage.

[bamakettles]

Great looking cook-up with delicious results.
It's always worth the effort.

Was the charcoal directly beneath (first level),
or was it on the lower level?
Just wondering because I do like using that lower level when I want higher heat, but not insane levels of heat. I have found that it's somewhat easier to manage.

Thanks so much, was a bit of a step out for me and happy to try some new things.

Great question about the charcoal level.... For this and most cooks on the Summit without a slow n sear XL low profile I use a Kick Ash Basket "Ring of Fire" basket and SS heavy duty charcoal grate both made for an 18" kettle.  It places the charcoal about halfway between low and high charcoal levels and keeps the coals in the center.  Also I can use the propane assist at this level when it won't quite make it to ignite the top level.  Hope that makes sense... will add pics of when I got the basket and my killa grilla SS cooking grate to show distances. 

[bamakettles]

Mark, here's another shot of the basket height on the first cook using it a few years back.....

https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=51042.msg496365#msg496365

[Babekyu]

Looks fun and yummy.  Did Beaux get him some?

[bamakettles]

Looks fun and yummy.  Did Beaux get him some?

Thanks!  Oh he thought he wanted some of whatever I was making.  Kellee made him a sirloin steak and he forgot all about the chicken lol....

[MacEggs]

Thanks so much, was a bit of a step out for me and happy to try some new things.

Great question about the charcoal level.... For this and most cooks on the Summit without a slow n sear XL low profile I use a Kick Ash Basket "Ring of Fire" basket and SS heavy duty charcoal grate both made for an 18" kettle.  It places the charcoal about halfway between low and high charcoal levels and keeps the coals in the center.  Also I can use the propane assist at this level when it won't quite make it to ignite the top level.  Hope that makes sense... will add pics of when I got the basket and my killa grilla SS cooking grate to show distances.

 @bamakettles
Thank you, Greg, for the explanation!
The pictures definitely help.

Is that an aftermarket cooking grate? I like it!
I find that the GBS grate can be a PITA at times. Just my opinion.

Mark, here's another shot of the basket height on the first cook using it a few years back.....

https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=51042.msg496365#msg496365

Excellent! Great pics in that link.
I hope to fabricate a basket from a roached 18" bowl.

[bamakettles]

Thanks so much, was a bit of a step out for me and happy to try some new things.

Great question about the charcoal level.... For this and most cooks on the Summit without a slow n sear XL low profile I use a Kick Ash Basket "Ring of Fire" basket and SS heavy duty charcoal grate both made for an 18" kettle.  It places the charcoal about halfway between low and high charcoal levels and keeps the coals in the center.  Also I can use the propane assist at this level when it won't quite make it to ignite the top level.  Hope that makes sense... will add pics of when I got the basket and my killa grilla SS cooking grate to show distances.

 @bamakettles
Thank you, Greg, for the explanation!
The pictures definitely help.

Is that an aftermarket cooking grate? I like it!
I find that the GBS grate can be a PITA at times. Just my opinion.

Mark, here's another shot of the basket height on the first cook using it a few years back.....

https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=51042.msg496365#msg496365

Excellent! Great pics in that link.
I hope to fabricate a basket from a roached 18" bowl.

Yes, my grate is a Killa Grilla SS grate made to work with the slow n sear xl low profile.  He doesn't make them anymore (Retired) but I believe Hunsaker does as well as some other very nice heavy duty SS grates.  I agree about the GBS grate.... not a fan with the center piece in, but very handy for my dutch oven and now the wok with the center piece removed.

[MacEggs]

Is that an aftermarket cooking grate? I like it!
I find that the GBS grate can be a PITA at times. Just my opinion.

Yes, my grate is a Killa Grilla SS grate made to work with the slow n sear xl low profile.  He doesn't make them anymore (Retired) but I believe Hunsaker does as well as some other very nice heavy duty SS grates.  I agree about the GBS grate.... not a fan with the center piece in, but very handy for my dutch oven and now the wok with the center piece removed.

Thank you!
I will look into that.