rice stir-fry
nounUK /raɪs ˈstɜː fraɪ/
US /raɪs ˈstɜːr fraɪ/
A rice stir-fry is a dish made by cooking rice in a hot pan with vegetables, meat, or eggs.
For dinner, we made a quick rice stir-fry with leftover rice and peas.
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2. A method of cooking where cooked rice is tossed quickly over high heat with other ingredients.
The chef demonstrated a rice stir-fry technique using a seasoned wok.
3. A casual meal built around whatever rice and mix-ins are on hand.
Friday nights are rice stir-fry nights at our house.
4. A leftover-friendly dish often made from day-old rice.
Day-old rice is best for a rice stir-fry because it stays separate.