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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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Slice thinly in potato and green salads, stir-fries and brothy soups, pastas and frittatas, or as a zesty topping for pizzas, burgers, or sandwiches.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
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Verb
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
Slice thinly in potato and green salads, stir-fries and brothy soups, pastas and frittatas, or as a zesty topping for pizzas, burgers, or sandwiches.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 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 26 Mar. 2026.
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