The term '炒め' is commonly used in Japanese cuisine to describe a cooking method involving frying ingredients quickly in a small amount of oil. It is similar to the Western concept of sautéing.
野や菜さいを炒いためる。
Yasai o itameru.
Stir-fry the vegetables.
肉にくを炒いためてください。
Niku o itamete kudasai.
Please sauté the meat.
炒め物 (itamemono)
stir-fry
揚げる (ageru)
to fry
煮る (niru)
to boil
