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/ˈstɝfɹaɪ/ · verb
(transitive) To fry quickly in hot oil whilst constantly stirring, especially in a wok or similar pan..
If you try to knock me, you'll get mocked / I'll stir-fry you in my wok
16-oz. pkg. vegetable stir-fry mix […] Combine vegetable broth, water, stir-fry mix, soy sauce and sugar in a large saucepot; stir to mix.
And so, the ‘western weeknight stir fry’ tends to aim for that sort of consistency — dutifully mixing together a ‘stir fry sauce’ laden with all of their seasoning, and a non-negligible amount of cornstarch.
Use stir-fry when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Stir-fry means (transitive) To fry quickly in hot oil whilst constantly stirring, especially in a wok or similar pan..
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If you try to knock me, you'll get mocked / I'll stir-fry you in my wok
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