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xào

/sàw/
verb★Beginner
informal

To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat while stirring constantly.

Hôm nay tôi xào tôm với hành tây.

Today I stir-fried shrimp with onions.

💡

This is a common cooking method in Vietnamese cuisine, often used for vegetables, meat, or seafood.

Collocations

xào thịtstir-fry meatxào raustir-fry vegetablesxào tômstir-fry shrimp

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

xào chảophrase
to stir-fry in a wok
xào lăn tảophrase
to stir-fry quickly

💡Pro Tip

Cooking Method

'Xào' is a quick cooking method that preserves the texture and nutrients of the ingredients.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in Recipes

In Vietnamese recipes, 'xào' is often followed by the ingredient being stir-fried, such as 'xào thịt' (stir-fry meat) or 'xào rau' (stir-fry vegetables).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Vietnamese verb 'xào,' meaning to cook food quickly in oil while stirring.

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'xào' is commonly used in Vietnamese cooking and refers to a specific method of stir-frying. It is often paired with specific ingredients like 'thịt' (meat), 'rau' (vegetables), or 'tôm' (shrimp).

Word Breakdown

xào
to stir-fry
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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