High-heat stir-fries are ideal for peas — either snow peas or the sugar snap variety. Assertive seasoning and the slight charring from the wok complement the peas’ sweetness wonderfully. The method works well for other spring vegetables, too, like asparagus or baby bok choy clusters. Use a wide cast -iron pan if you don’t have a wok. Take care to avoid overcooking; the peas should be a vibrant green color and firm to the bite.
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How to Cook Snow Peas on Stove Top
- Heat pan. Place a skillet over a medium-high stove and heat for 2-3 minutes. …
- Sear. Add cooking oil, then add the trimmed snow peas and stir to coat in oil. …
- Steam. Add the water, move the snow peas around again and let them steam.
- Season.
Easy Snow Peas
This snow peas recipe is a fast and easy side dish that takes just 5 minutes! It’s deliciously fresh, flavored with garlic and sesame.
Prep: 2min
Total: 5min
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled
- 12 ounces snow peas
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Sriracha (or more to taste)
Instruction:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut oil and toasted sesame oil over medium heat until the coconut oil is melted.
- Add the garlic clove and warm it for 1 minute. Add the snow peas, kosher salt, and Sriracha and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still bright green.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with sesame seeds.
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FAQ
What is the best way to eat snow peas?
Snow peas can be eaten raw or cooked. However, blanching snow peas will reduce the fibrousness of the edges of snow peas, and boost sweetness and colour. Another good way to cook snow peas is to toss them with a little oil in a hot wok for 1-2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Season and serve.
How do you prepare snow peas?
First and foremost in the list of important steps: wash and soak in ice cold water for a minimum of 30 minutes, especially with snow peas. This will rehydrate them and give them a crunchy pop when you eat them that even sustains during the cooking. I like to soak them for a few hours.
Should I soak snow peas before cooking?
Remove from bowl and dry the pea pods on paper towels. Place snow peas or sugar snap peas into freezer bags or containers, seal, label, and store in the freezer. They’ll keep up to 8 months.
