xào chảo

/sàw tʃãːw/
to stir-fry

Mẹ tôi thường xào chảo với dầu hào và tỏi.

My mother often stir-fries with garlic and oil.


informal

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

Hôm nay tôi xào chảo thịt bò với rau muống.

Today I stir-fried beef with water spinach.

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

Collocations

xào chảo thịtstir-fry meatxào chảo raustir-fry vegetablesxào chảo với dầu hàostir-fry with garlic oil

Related Phrases

xào chảo khôphrase
to stir-fry dry (without sauce)

Pro Tip

Cooking Technique

Stir-frying requires high heat and constant stirring to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.

Gold Rule

Heat Control

Always preheat the pan before adding oil and ingredients to achieve the best stir-fry results.

Word Origin

From 'xào' (to fry) and 'chảo' (pan), referring to the cooking method of stir-frying in a pan.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese cooking instructions and recipes. It can be used with various ingredients like meat, vegetables, or seafood.

Word Breakdown

xào
to fry
root
+
chảo
pan
root
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