stir-fry
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.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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They have stir-fried lamb with cumin, which is incredibly flavorful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2022