How to Use stir-fry in a Sentence

stir-fry

verb
  • Smaller ones should be added at the last minute to stir-fries.
    Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 11 May 2023
  • What makes this dish so quick to cook is the stir-frying method.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2023
  • Add it to stir-fried dishes at the tail end of cooking. 7.
    Tina Danze, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
  • Add the fresh spice paste to the oil and stir-fry until light brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
    Nandita Godbole, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Grill them with some olive oil or cheese, or add to a stir-fry with meat or tofu.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Add 1-inch slices of green onions to stir-fried vegetable and meat dishes.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2023
  • Soups, stir-fries, chilis, even just good old rice and beans – the options are endless.
    USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
  • Bok choy can be used in salads, or it can be steamed, braised, sautéed, or stir-fried.
    Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The marinade works well with chicken, pork and tofu, too, or use it as a stir-fry sauce.
    Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • They can often be found in Asian produce stores and can be eaten in soups and stir-fries.
    Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
  • The fruit's rich flavor and tender flesh is amazing in stir-fries, casseroles, cobblers, soups, stews, and sauces.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • In a stir-fry, partly or fully replace the meat with sliced pressed (baked) tofu.
    Andrea Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Variation: Don’t want to do a mixed-vegetable stir-fry?
    Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Cabbage can be prepared and enjoyed steamed, boiled, braised, stir-fried, baked or stuffed.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2023
  • These budding shoots are boiled briefly, steamed, or stir-fried and taste much like sprouting broccoli.
    Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Could adding it to your tea and stir-fries really provide more than a flavor boost?
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Broccoli can be eaten raw, or it can be steamed, stir-fried, boiled, roasted ...
    Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Substitute whole milk for soy milk in your coffee, or chop up some tofu to add to stir-fries.
    Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Add green beans and stir to coat, then add 2 tablespoons stir-fry sauce and fish sauce and stir-fry for another minute.
    cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
    Julie Hirschhorn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • At home, her mother made stir-fries and soups; with schoolmates, Lê ate pasta and pizza.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Green beans are stir-fried instead of casseroled; dressing is made with cornbread; there will be kale, raw and well massaged.
    Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Asparagus can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted, baked, grilled or broiled.
    Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Taste, and season with more tamari, chili-garlic sauce and/or vinegar, if desired. Divide the rice among 4 bowls, then top with the stir-fry.
    Jim Webster, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Once the oil is shimmering, add ground or chopped chicken and stir-fry until mostly cooked, around a minute or so.
    cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Our best lamb recipes range from holiday roasts to weeknight-friendly stir-fries.
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The dipping and stir-fry sauces are available at Hannaford locations.
    Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Here are a few ways to enjoy radishes: Add radishes to sandwiches, grain bowls, tacos, or hot dishes like stir-fries and soups.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Another easy introduction is to turn it into a sauce, and it can also be added to soups, stews, stir-fries and even desserts.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Use it to glaze other vegetables, such as for stir-fries, or roasts and braises like porchetta or pork belly.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2023

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