stir-fry

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And many recipes include easy substitutions for the days you're hankering for meat: A recipe for cilantro-peanut stir-fry, for example, can include tofu, chicken breast, or lean steak strips.

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  1. transitive verb To fry quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring continuously.
  2. noun Food fried quickly in this manner: a chicken and vegetable stir-fry.

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  • So I stayed away from the typically Thai dishes and went with a simply spicy stir-fry of. —  The Delicious Life
  • I also use lots more vegatables (frozen stir-fry veggies give it a fun, interesting, and easy boost) and two cans of vegitable soup because I make a big bunch of it.
  • Walkers will be able to order their stir-fry at any time of day or night, and pick it up on their next lap. —  News from www.nptelegraph.com
  • The public is welcome to come for stir-fry supper (donations welcome) and enjoy the performances along with team members. —  News from www.nptelegraph.com
  • Add the beef and stir-fry until barely pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. —  wacotrib - Latest News Headlines
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