Stir-frying is a popular cooking technique that involves quickly sauteing ingredients in oil over high heat. This method can be used for a variety of dishes, including Asian stir-fries, pad Thai, and fried rice. Some synonyms for stir-frying include pan-frying, sauteing, and wok cooking. Each of these methods involves cooking ingredients in a similar way, but with slight variations in temperature and cooking time. Pan-frying is typically done over medium-high heat with less oil than stir-frying, while sauteing involves cooking ingredients in a shallow pan over lower heat. Wok cooking is similar to stir-frying but is typically done with a special round-bottomed pan and involves tossing ingredients continuously to prevent sticking.