Sesame Glaze Snap Peas With Pearl Onions Food

SESAME SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Cook 1 pound sugar snap peas (strings removed) in a steamer basket set over a pot of boiling water, covered, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon minced shallot, 2 teaspoons each sherry vinegar and sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon each grated ginger and kosher salt.

GLAZED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine 1 pound frozen pearl onions, 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons each molasses, cider vinegar and butter in a skillet; season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a glaze, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH SESAME

Steps:

• Pick through the sugar snap peas to remove any that aren't perfect. Remove and discard the stem end and the string from each pod. Toss the snap peas in a bowl with sesame oil, sesame seeds, and kosher salt, to taste. Serve at room temperature.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add onion.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened but not transparent (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT PEA PODS) and bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a medium heat and add Pea pods.
• Cook until vegetables are tender (about 1-2 minutes) and heated through or to desired crispness.
• NOTE: If you remove pea pods from freezer before you get started and let them sit on counter in package, they will defrost just a little and cooking time may shorten slightly.

SIMPLE GLAZED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to brown on all sides; about 10 - 12 minutes.
• Add the brown sugar and gently stir in the mustard to make a smooth coating over the onions; add salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp parsley. Cook about 2 minutes longer.
• Place into a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp parsley for garnish.