How to Use stir-fry in a Sentence

stir-fry

verb
  • Smaller ones should be added at the last minute to stir-fries.
    — Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 11 May 2023
  • What makes this dish so quick to cook is the stir-frying method.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2023
  • Add it to stir-fried dishes at the tail end of cooking. 7.
    — Tina Danze, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
  • Add the fresh spice paste to the oil and stir-fry until light brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Nandita Godbole, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Grill them with some olive oil or cheese, or add to a stir-fry with meat or tofu.
    — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • Add 1-inch slices of green onions to stir-fried vegetable and meat dishes.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2023
  • Soups, stir-fries, chilis, even just good old rice and beans – the options are endless.
    — USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
  • Bok choy can be used in salads, or it can be steamed, braised, sautéed, or stir-fried.
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The marinade works well with chicken, pork and tofu, too, or use it as a stir-fry sauce.
    — Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • They can often be found in Asian produce stores and can be eaten in soups and stir-fries.
    — Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
  • The fruit's rich flavor and tender flesh is amazing in stir-fries, casseroles, cobblers, soups, stews, and sauces.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • In a stir-fry, partly or fully replace the meat with sliced pressed (baked) tofu.
    — Andrea Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Variation: Don’t want to do a mixed-vegetable stir-fry?
    — Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Cabbage can be prepared and enjoyed steamed, boiled, braised, stir-fried, baked or stuffed.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2023
  • These budding shoots are boiled briefly, steamed, or stir-fried and taste much like sprouting broccoli.
    — Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Could adding it to your tea and stir-fries really provide more than a flavor boost?
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Broccoli can be eaten raw, or it can be steamed, stir-fried, boiled, roasted ...
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Substitute whole milk for soy milk in your coffee, or chop up some tofu to add to stir-fries.
    — Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Add green beans and stir to coat, then add 2 tablespoons stir-fry sauce and fish sauce and stir-fry for another minute.
    — cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
    — Julie Hirschhorn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • At home, her mother made stir-fries and soups; with schoolmates, Lê ate pasta and pizza.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Green beans are stir-fried instead of casseroled; dressing is made with cornbread; there will be kale, raw and well massaged.
    — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Asparagus can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted, baked, grilled or broiled.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Taste, and season with more tamari, chili-garlic sauce and/or vinegar, if desired. Divide the rice among 4 bowls, then top with the stir-fry.
    — Jim Webster, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Once the oil is shimmering, add ground or chopped chicken and stir-fry until mostly cooked, around a minute or so.
    — cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Our best lamb recipes range from holiday roasts to weeknight-friendly stir-fries.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Like white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds work well in smoothies, salads, stir-fries, yogurt, and oatmeal.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Use them as a dip, spread, or topping for toast, or add them to dressings or stir-fries.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Frozen veggies are an excellent main ingredient in stir-fry dishes.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Save the remaining noodles for another recipe, like stir-fry spaghetti.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026

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