To heat or cook small, solid food items like beans, nuts, or grains in a pan while stirring to ensure even cooking and prevent burning, rendering them suitable for consumption.

To subject ingredients such as eggs or tofu to heat until they become dry and crumbly, while continuously stirring to achieve a particular texture.

To apply direct heat to food items in a container, either to roast or dry them completely, often resulting in a concentrated flavor and altered texture.

To evaporate moisture from ingredients through prolonged cooking in oil or heat, enhancing their taste and changing their physical state.