stir-fry

stir-fry
/sterr"fruy'/, v., stir-fried, stir-frying, n., adj.
v.t.
1. to cook (food) quickly by cutting into small pieces and stirring constantly in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan over high heat: a common method of Chinese cookery.
n.
2. a dish of stir-fried meat, vegetables, etc.
adj.
3. stir-fried.
[1955-60]

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