How to Cook Snow Peas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
127 kcal
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Cuisine
Asian, Vegetarian
How to Cook Snow Peas
Description
Start by washing fresh snow peas, trimming the tips, and removing their fibrous side strings for tenderness. Heat vegetable and sesame oils in a pan, then quickly sauté the snow peas along with minced fresh ginger and garlic for about two minutes to retain crispness while infusing flavor. Season with soy sauce for umami depth.
The snow peas remain bright and slightly crunchy with a fragrant ginger-garlic aroma. Garnishing with red chili flakes and toasted white sesame seeds adds a touch of heat and texture to the dish.
This straightforward method produces a versatile green side that pairs well with stir-fries, grilled meats, or rice. It’s best served immediately to preserve the snow peas’ refreshing snap.
Ingredients
- 2 cups snow peas fresh
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Pinch red chili flakes for garnish
- white sesame seeds for garnish, toasted
Instructions
- Wash the snow peas, then cut off the tips and remove the side strings.
- Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large pan. Add the snow peas, minced ginger, and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes until cooked. Season with soy sauce.
- Transfer the cooked snow peas onto plates and top with red chili flakes and toasted white sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1065IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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