Bahasa Melayu
tumis
English
stir-fry, sauté
To cook food quickly in a little oil over heat.
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Ibu tumis bawang dan cili sebelum memasukkan lauk.
Mother stir-fried the onions and chilli before adding the dish.
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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