fry [fryfriesfriedfrying] verb, noun BrE [fraɪ] NAmE [fraɪ] verb (fries, fry·ing, fried, fried) 1. transitive, intransitive ~ (sth) to cook sth in hot fat or oil; to be cooked in hot fat or oil •fried fish •the smell of bacon frying related noun ↑fry-up see also ↑stir-fry 2. intransitive (informal)to be burnt by the sun •You'll fry on the beach if you're not careful. see have bigger/other fish to fry at ↑fishn. Verb forms:
Word Origin: v. and n. sense 2 Middle English Old French frire Latin frigere n. sense 1 Middle English Old Norse frjó
Collocations: Cooking Preparing prepare a dish/a meal/a menu/dinner/the fish weigh out 100g/4oz of sugar/the ingredients wash/rinse the lettuce/spinach/watercress chop/slice/dice the carrots/onions/potatoes peel the carrots/onion/potatoes/garlic/orange grate a carrot/the cheese/some nutmeg remove/discard the bones/seeds/skin blend/combine/mix (together) the flour and water/all the ingredients beat/whisk the cream/eggs/egg whites knead/shape/roll (out) the dough Cooking heat the oil in a frying pan preheat/heat the oven/(BrE) the grill/(NAmE) the broiler bring to (BrE) the boil/(NAmE) a boil stir constantly/gently with a wooden spoon reduce the heat simmer gently for 20 minutes/until reduced by half melt the butter/chocolate/cheese/sugar brown the meat for 8-20 minutes drain the pasta/the water from the pot/in a colander mash the potatoes/banana/avocado Ways of cooking cook food/fish/meat/rice/pasta/a Persian dish bake (a loaf of) bread/a cake/(especially NAmE) cookies/(BrE) biscuits/a pie/potatoes/fish/scones/muffins boil cabbage/potatoes/an egg/water fry/deep-fry/stir-fry the chicken/vegetables grill meat/steak/chicken/sausages/a hot dog roast potatoes/peppers/meat/chicken/lamb sauté garlic/mushrooms/onions/potatoes/vegetables steam rice/vegetables/spinach/asparagus/dumplings toast bread/nuts microwave food/popcorn/(BrE) a ready meal Serving serve in a glass/on a bed of rice/with potatoes arrange the slices on a plate/in a layer carve the meat/lamb/chicken/turkey dress/toss a salad dress with/drizzle with olive oil/vinaigrette top with a slice of lemon/a scoop of ice cream/whipped cream/syrup garnish with a sprig of parsley/fresh basil leaves/lemon wedges/a slice of lime/a twist of orange sprinkle with salt/sugar/herbs/parsley/freshly ground black pepper
Example Bank: •Fry the vegetables gently in oil. •Add the onion, garlic and ginger and stir- fry for 10 seconds. •Heat the oil and deep-fry the carrot and cabbage. •I woke up to the smell of bacon frying. •fried fish/eggs
noun 1. plural very small young fish see also ↑small fry 2. countable (usually friesplural) (especially NAmE) = ↑French fry • Would you like ketchup with your fries?
Word Origin: v. and n. sense 2 Middle English Old French frire Latin frigere n. sense 1 Middle English Old Norse frjó
Example Bank: •He ordered a side of fries. •Noah dipped his fries in the ketchup, •two double cheeseburgers with medium fries
(fries, fry·ing, fried, fried)