Of Stir Fries and Hams

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I don’t tend to follow recipes—unless they’re Kenji recipes, as in Kenji Lopez-Alt. Most notably recipes in his book on wok cookery, called The Wok. I’ve written about this book and these preparations but the power of baking soda is worth revisiting. Using this alkaline powder is something I’ll do without fail any time I’m stir frying sliced beef flank …