Qing Chao He Lan Dou Stir Fried Snow Peas Food

STIR FRIED SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Cover the mushrooms in a small bowl with warm water. Let sit for 30 minutes to soften. Drain mushrooms and reserve about 2 tablespoons of water. Cut mushrooms into 1/4-inch slices; set aside.
• Snap tips off of snow peas and remove strings from pods; set aside.
• Place 3 tablespoons of peanut oil in a wok set over high heat. Add the mushrooms and bamboo shoots and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Add the snow peas, chopped garlic. ginger and stir-fry for another minute.
• Add the salt, sugar, and mushroom water. Cook for another 2 minutes to evaporate liquid.
• Serve hot.

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.

QING CHAO LU SUN (CHINESE STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS)

Steps:

• Clean asparagus, cut into 2-in segments, blanch briefly, and drain.
• Mince green onion. Combine corn starch with 2/3 c water.
• Heat wok over highest heat. Add oil and swirl to heat. Add green onion and toss one moment until fragrant but not burned. Add asparagus. Add a little water and stir-fry briefly.
• Season with salt and MSG. Add corn starch mixture and heat to thicken. Turn off heat and drizzle with sesame oil. Transfer to serving dish. Serve as part of a Chinese meal: rice, soup, and a balanced variety of dishes--one per person.

SUAN RONG HE LAN DOU (GARLIC-FRIED SNOW PEAS)

Steps:

• Snap ends from snow peas, wash, drain, and chop into bite-size lengths.
• Cut onion and ginger lengthwise into tiny slivers. Mince garlic.
• Heat empty wok over highest heat. Add oil and swirl. Add snow peas, and stir-fry until thoroughly hot.
• Add garlic, ginger, onion, rice wine, salt, msg, stirring quickly after each. Stir-fry until fragrant, and serve as part of a Chinese meal: rice, soup, and a balanced variety of dishes--one per person.