stir-fried; stir-frying; stir-fries
: to fry quickly over high heat in a lightly oiled pan (such as a wok) while stirring continuously
: to prepare food by stir-frying it
: a dish of something stir-fried
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Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to providing a unique, vibrant color to many foods, ube purple yams can replace other starchy vegetables in soup, stew, or stir-fry recipes.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
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Verb
Pair it with other protein sources to get the most out of it, like in a hearty bean stew, or as the base for soaking up a rich sauce from a flavorful tofu or tempeh stir-fry.
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—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
In addition to providing a unique, vibrant color to many foods, ube purple yams can replace other starchy vegetables in soup, stew, or stir-fry recipes.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
This noodle bowl can be a main dish or the supporting player to a vegetable stir-fry.
—Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
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“Stir-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stir-fry. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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