stir-fried
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of stir-fried
First recorded in 1955–60
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In fact, stir-fried lettuce is a beloved dish in Chinese culture, often eaten for good luck during Lunar New Year.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
You’ll notice that many of my go-to recipes are inspired by dishes that typically call for fried, baked, or even stir-fried chicken.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
There’s also crispy shrimp, which is a stir-fried shrimp dish with sweet chili sauce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2025
The line included a woman who gingerly scooped stir-fried Korean glass noodles topped with minced crickets onto her plate, and a man who wouldn't stop grilling the young chef.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
At Liyana’s house they had fresh apple salad with dates, baked yams, delicious stir-fried cabbage.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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