spiced snow peas
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Spiced Snow Peas

Spiced snow peas are the perfect crisp, fresh, and flavorful side dish with just the right amount of spring sweetness with a bit of crunch!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tsp canola oil separated *
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ginger minced or grated
  • 2 green onions/scallions minced, separate whites and greens
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 12 ounces snow peas strings removed

Instructions

  • Remove strings from snow peas by cutting or pinching off the top corner and pulling the tough string that runs along the length of the pod
  • Combine 1 teaspoon oil, garlic, ginger, and the minced whites of the green onions/scallions in a small bowl and set aside
  • Combine salt, crushed red pepper, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside
  • Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over high heat until oil is shimmering
  • Add the snow peas, sprinkle with the salt mixture, give it a quick stir, and cook undisturbed for 30 seconds
  • Stir the snow peas and cook again undisturbed for 30 seconds
  • Continue to cook, stirring constantly until the snow peas are crisp-tender, ~2 minutes
  • Push the snow peas to the outer edges of the pan clearing the middle of the pan and add the garlic mixture to the middle pressing down with the spatula until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds
  • Stir the mixture into the snow peas and transfer to a bowl
  • Stir the rice wine vinegar and minced green parts of the green onions/scallions into the snow peas, season with salt and pepper, as needed, and serve

Notes

Any oil can be used, just remember that some impart more flavor than others as you make or adapt the recipe.