Comstock Stir Fry Bar
My favorite on-campus dining option is the stir fry bar at Comstock (a quad house). The stir fries are customizable, delicious, and fun to make. The main downside to going there is the distance from my house and the slow-moving lines. While the stir fry bar is open for dinner Sunday - Thursday, it is more of a special treat for me. I eat the vast majority of my meals at either Tyler or Chuckett (Chase/Duckett) as they are most convenient. The stir frying process takes longer than simply picking up already prepared food, but it's well worth it in the end. Additionally, it’s quicker than cooking at home because we don't have to do any of the prep work or cleanup!
The stir fry bar consists of two bars of food and a stir fry station. From the first food bar, I pick up my veggies. My usuals are red peppers, spinach, and edamame. At the second food bar, I get rice that I put into a second bowl. I also pick up chicken that goes into my first bowl. There are also noodles as an alternative to rice and various other protein options including tofu and shrimp.
The stir fry station consists of four hot plates, skillets, spatulas, and additional ingredients. There is also always a friendly dining worker guiding newcomers through the stir frying process and rotating in clean cookware.
As for making the stir fry, I start out with some canola oil, garlic, and ginger. Next up are my veggies and chicken. Finally, I add my rice and some stir fry sauce. That's literally what the sauce I use is called, but there are also many other options. The most challenging part of the whole process is getting the food from the skillet back into the bowl.
