stir-fry

[ stur-frahy ]

verb (used with object)

, stir-fried, stir-fry·ing.

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. a dish cooked in this way

Word History and Origins

Origin of stir-fry¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Once the can was smuggled back to my cell, it became my wok and the stir fry was on.

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A stir-fry pan is a better compromise--like the illegitimate but much-loved child of a saucepan and a wok.

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My first novel, Stir Fry—I was a student in my second year of my undergraduate degree.

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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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