Bahasa Melayu

tumis

Bahasa Melayu

English

stir-fry, sauté

To cook food quickly in a little oil over heat.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Ibu tumis bawang dan cili sebelum memasukkan lauk.

    Mother stir-fried the onions and chilli before adding the dish.

  2. Sayur itu enak jika ditumis dengan sedikit minyak.

    The vegetables taste good when sautéed with a little oil.

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tumis

This entry refers to cooking quickly in a little oil over heat.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.