1.
to stir-fry, to sauté
To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring.
野菜を炒める。
To stir-fry vegetables.
玉ねぎを炒めてから肉を入れる。
Add the meat after sautéing the onions.
強火で炒める。
Stir-fry over high heat.
炒める is an ichidan verb meaning to stir-fry or sauté.
HOMOPHONE WARNING:
- 炒める: to stir-fry (cooking)
- 傷める: to damage, hurt
Distinguished by kanji; context usually makes meaning clear.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 野菜を炒める: to stir-fry vegetables
- 肉を炒める: to stir-fry meat
- 強火で炒める: to stir-fry over high heat
- 油で炒める: to fry in oil
COOKING VOCABULARY:
- 炒め物: stir-fried dish
- 野菜炒め: vegetable stir-fry
- チャーハン/炒飯: fried rice
OTHER COOKING VERBS:
- 焼く: to grill/bake
- 煮る: to simmer/boil
- 揚げる: to deep-fry
- 蒸す: to steam