stir-fried
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stir-fried
First recorded in 1955–60
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Hetty Lui McKinnon’s recipe calls for a head of iceberg lettuce, stir-fried, then topped with crispy garlic and a fried egg and served over a warm bowl of rice.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
I like to enjoy my noods in soup form, but you can also follow this step-by-step process for stir-fried noodles.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
The product, which contains stir-fried rice, vegetables, seasoned dark chicken meat and eggs, was sold nationwide in approximately one-pound plastic bags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Next to it was a plate of chilli crickets, the bug version of a beloved Singaporean dish - stir-fried mud crabs doused in a rich, sweet chilli sauce.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
Theresa tactfully nibbled a slice of stir-fried hot dog.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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