Snow Peas with Ginger
A small and perfectly easy dish. The finishing touch of hot sesame oil is a common garnish in Hong Kong and a nice one.
- 1 tablespoon peanut or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
- 1 teaspoon peeled and minced fresh ginger, or more to taste
- 2 cups snow peas, edible-podded peas, pea pods, or any combination
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark sesame
- oil Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Put the oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet, preferably
- Put the oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet, preferably nonstick, over high heat. A minute later, add the ginger and peas and stir and toss occasionally, until they are lightly browned and their green color is vivid, about 2 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce and transfer to a platter. Add the sesame oil to the same pan and heat for about 10 seconds. Pour over the snow peas, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.