Stir Fried Snow Peas With Soba Food

STIR-FRIED SNOW PEAS WITH SOBA

Steps:

• Heat the peanut butter for 10 seconds in a microwave to make it easier to mix. Combine with the soy sauce, vinegar, hot red pepper oil, cayenne, half the garlic and ginger, salt and pepper. Whisk together. Whisk in the sesame oil and broth. Set aside.
• Heat the canola or peanut oil in a wok or a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and add the snow peas. Stir-fry for one to two minutes, and add the scallions and remaining garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, and add the tofu (if using). Stir-fry for one to two minutes, then stir in the noodles and sauce. Toss together until the noodles are hot, and remove from the heat. Add the radishes and cilantro, stir together, and serve.

SNOW PEAS AND SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat the peanut butter for 10 seconds in a microwave to make it easier to mix. Combine with the soy sauce, vinegar, hot red pepper oil, cayenne, half the garlic and ginger, salt and pepper. Whisk together. Whisk in the sesame oil and broth. Set aside.
• Heat the canola or peanut oil in a wok or a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and add the snow peas. Stir-fry for one to two minutes, and add the scallions and remaining garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, and add the tofu (if using). Stir-fry for one to two minutes, then stir in the noodles and sauce. Toss together until the noodles are hot, and remove from the heat. Add the radishes and cilantro, stir together, and serve.
• Variation: Substitute thinly sliced cooked chicken breast for the tofu.
• Advance preparation: You can cook the noodles up to three days ahead. Toss them with 1 teaspoon canola oil and refrigerate. The ingredients for the sauce can be combined several hours before you make the stir-fry.

STIR-FRIED SOBA NOODLES WITH BEEF AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the beef across the grain into thin slices, then cut the slices into matchsticks.
• In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, 1/4 cup peanut oil, and ginger.
• Add the beef and stir to coat evenly.
• Cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours.
• Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil.
• Add 2 tbsp salt and the noodles to the boiling water, stir well and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5-7 minutes; drain the noodles.
• Meanwhile, in a wok or large fry pan, heat 1 tbsp peanut oil over med-high heat.
• Add the garlic and green onions and stir fry until lightly colored, about 1 minute.
• Increase heat to high, add the beef and its marinade, and stir fry until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
• Add the cabbage and 1 1/2 cups of the broth and toss to combine.
• Cover, decrease heat to med-high and cook until the cabbage wilts, about 4 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the remaining 1/2 cup broth.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan, and stir and toss to incorporate.
• Add the snow peas, stir and toss to combine, cover, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
• Take care not to overcook; the snow peas and cabbage should remain crisp.
• Add the noodles to the pan and stir and toss until well combined.
• Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds, and serve.

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.

SNOW PEA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, stir fry snowpeas and mushrooms in oil for 2 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, water and soy sauce until smooth.
• Add to skillet, bring to a boil.
• Cook and stir for 1-2 min or until thickened.

STIR FRIED SNOW PEAS WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• String the snow peas.
• Heat a skillet over high heat and add the peanut oil.
• When hot, add the mushrooms and stir briefly over high heat.
• Add the garlic, ginger, and snow peas, and stir until well coated with the oil.
• Add the salt and sugar.
• Continue to stir over high heat until most of the liquid has disappeared and the peas are crisp yet tender.
• Serve sprinkled with the sesame oil.
• Delicious as a side dish for Kimke's Teriyaki Ginger Salmon.