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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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
It can also be grilled, sautéed, baked, scrambled, blended into smoothies or added to soups and stir-fries.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
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Verb
But with a menu that offers everything from stir-fry and soups to family-feeding combos, Wei’s Cantonese should pique the interest of any Boisean hunting for their own favorite takeout.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
It can also be grilled, sautéed, baked, scrambled, blended into smoothies or added to soups and stir-fries.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
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 3 Apr. 2026.
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