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stir-fry
[ stur-frahy ]
verb (used with object)
- to cook (food) quickly by cutting into small pieces and stirring constantly in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan over high heat: a common method of Chinese cooking:
Stir-fry the shrimp until it is cooked, then add the rice and egg mixture.
noun
- a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., that have been cooked over a high heat in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan:
A stir-fry with chicken and vegetables is an easy weeknight meal.
adjective
- cooked in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan over high heat; stir-fried:
This spice blend is made to taste great on all kinds of stir-fry dishes.
stir-fry
/ ˈstɜːˈfraɪ /
verb
- to cook (small pieces of meat, vegetables, etc) rapidly by stirring them in a wok or frying pan over a high heat: used esp for Chinese food
noun
- a dish cooked in this way
Word History and Origins
Origin of stir-fry1
Example Sentences
Once the can was smuggled back to my cell, it became my wok and the stir fry was on.
A stir-fry pan is a better compromise--like the illegitimate but much-loved child of a saucepan and a wok.
My first novel, Stir Fry—I was a student in my second year of my undergraduate degree.
Here are a few pointers to help you find the perfect—and most budget-appropriate—olive oil for your next soup, salad, or stir-fry.
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