Oriental Peas Food

5-MINUTE ASIAN SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Toss hot, cooked sugar snap peas with soy sauce and sesame oil. (If using steam-in-bag peas, be sure to drain off any water that may be in the cooking bag, so it doesn't dilute your sauce mixture).
• Add Pepper Relish (or jelly / chili garlic paste substitution) to taste. We find that 2 teaspoons is a good starting amount but we often add more - you may want more or less depending on how spicy your batch of Pepper Relish turned out, and on how spicy you like your food.
• Once you're done adding Pepper Relish (tasting and possibly adding a bit more), and adjusting the other flavors, add a pinch of salt, only if needed.
• Garnish with black sesame seeds, if desired. They don't add much flavor, but they look really pretty.
• When serving, be sure to scoop all the way to the bottom of the serving bowl to get some of the flavorful sauce along with each serving of peas.

ASIAN SUGAR SNAP PEA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler, and move oven rack into the top position.
• Place the snap peas onto a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Spread the snap peas out into a single layer.
• Broil the snap peas in the preheated oven until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, brown sugar, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. When the snap peas come out of the oven, toss them immediately with the sauce.

CHINESE PEA PODS

Steps:

• 1. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a 12-in. skillet until hot, then stir fry ginger and red pepper flakes about 1 minute.
• 2. Add sugar snap peas and snow peas and stir fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• 3. Add the frozen peas and stir fry until hot, about 2 minutes.
• 4. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and sesame (or peanut) oil.
• 5. Sprinkle with seeds and season with salt to taste.

STIR-FRIED SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch is completely dissolved; set aside.
• Prepare a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat; drizzle in the sesame oil. Place the snow peas and carrots in the skillet; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Pour the broth over the vegetables. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer until vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce mixture; continue to stir-fry until the sauce has thickened.

ASIAN SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a custard cup stir together 1/4 c water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper.
• Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds.(You can also just put this mixture in a saucepan and thicken it.).
• Saute carrot in a little oil over medium heat.
• Add snow peas and walnuts.
• Saute till the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add soy sauce mixture and serve immediately.

ORIENTAL PEAS

Steps:

• Combine mushrooms, peas, soup, bean sprouts and water chestnuts.
• Place in casserole.
• Sprinkle almonds or onions on top.
• Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

KUNG PAO SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add the onions and stir-fry until just wilted, about 30 seconds. Add the snow peas and stir-fry until nearly crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more. Add the sauce and stir-fry to coat, about 1 minute.
• Transfer to a platter or large bowl, sprinkle with the nuts and serve.

SNOW PEAS WITH BUTTER AND LEMON

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Break the stem ends off of the snow peas and pull off the strings. Rinse well.
• Fill a medium saucepan with about 2 quarts of water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
• Add the snow peas and let the water return to a boil.
• Boil the pea pods for 30 to 45 seconds. Don't overcook them or they will lose their crunch.
• Immediately drain the peas in a colander.
• Wipe out the pan, making sure it is dry. Add the butter to the pan and place it over medium heat.
• When the butter begins to sizzle, add the drained snow peas.
• Sauté the pea pods in the butter, stirring, for about 1 minute.
• Add the lemon zest and toasted almonds (if using) and continue cooking for 1 minute.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve and enjoy.