stir-fry

(stʉr′frī′)

in Chinese cooking, to fry (diced or sliced vegetables, meat, etc.) very quickly in a wok, with a little oil, while stirring constantly

noun

a dish prepared in this way

See stir-fry in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb stir-fried stir-fried, stir-fry·ing, stir-fries

To fry quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring continuously.

noun

Food fried quickly in this manner: a chicken and vegetable stir-fry.

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