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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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
Like white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds work well in smoothies, salads, stir-fries, yogurt, and oatmeal.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
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Verb
Drizzle a little more vegetable oil into the wok, add the rice and stir-fry for a minute or so, pressing into the rice to separate the grains out further while cooking them through.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
Like white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds work well in smoothies, salads, stir-fries, yogurt, and oatmeal.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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