Simply put, stir-frying is a Chinese cooking technique of continually sauteeing and tossing ingredients in a very hot pan with a small amount of oil until they reach the desired doneness. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIngredients are usually added in succession from those that take the longest to cook first (meat and fibrous vegetables) to those with the shortest cooking time required.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eStir frying is typically done in a wok as the heat is most concentrated at the narrower base of the pan. A skillet can be used if you don't have a wok.