清炒

qīngchǎo

verb

Meanings

1 to stir-fry plain (with only oil and salt)
2 to sauté without heavy sauce

Characters

Examples

清炒西兰花最能保留原味。

Qīngchǎo xīlánhuā zuì néng bǎoliú yuánwèi.

Plain-fried broccoli preserves its original flavor best.

这道菜清炒就好，不用加酱油。

Zhè dào cài qīngchǎo jiù hǎo, búyòng jiā jiàngyóu.

Just stir-fry this dish plainly, no soy sauce needed.

Tips

usage

清 here means 'plain, without heavy seasoning'. Contrast 清炒 (minimalist) with 爆炒 (high-heat, sauce-heavy) or 糖醋 (sweet-and-sour).

Stroke Order

清 qīng

炒 chǎo