Cut the meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu, and other ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
Generously add oil (butter or cooking oil) to a pan and stir-fry the mala sauce.
Add the prepared ingredients to the pan and stir-fry quickly over high heat.
Season with salt, pepper, and other seasonings as desired.
Stir-fry until the sauce and flavors are absorbed into the ingredients, then transfer to a plate.