How to Cook Snap Peas
Snap peas are a versatile vegetable, one that allows the entire pod to be eaten, or as shelled peas. Snap peas are delicious eaten raw or cooked. When cooked, there are a wide variety of recipes in which to choose. One yummy way to prepare snap peas is to make a spicy version with mustard that works great as an appetizer or side dish. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas
- 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil,
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 dried, hot red chili
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
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Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet and place on the stove on high heat.
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Let the oil heat up, then add the mustard seeds. Stir until the seeds begin to pop.
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Add the garlic and red chili to the skillet and continue to stir over high heat for about 30 seconds.
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Drop the sugar snap peas in and add some salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and they are ready to serve.
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Tips & Warnings
After buying fresh snap peas, it is important to keep them cold, and eat them soon. By keeping them cold, the process that converts the sugar in snap peas into starch is slowed.
