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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Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Once the split area has been removed, Higgins says carrots can still be eaten raw, cooked, and blended into soups, stir-fries, and smoothies.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
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Verb
Purslane pesto appears to be a popular use for this obscure herb, and there are countless recipes out there that make use of it in soups, stews, stir-fries and egg dishes.
—Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Once the split area has been removed, Higgins says carrots can still be eaten raw, cooked, and blended into soups, stir-fries, and smoothies.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
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 22 Aug. 2025.
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