Matchstick Turnips and Snow Peas Recipe

Name: Matchstick Turnips and Snow Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large turnips; 1/2 lb (.2 kg). snow peas; 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch; 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) unsalted butter; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) pepper; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh ginger, finely minced; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) grated lemon peel; 3 tbsp (45 ml) dry vermouth; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) sugar; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper

Servings: persons

2 large turnips
1/2 lb (.2 kg). snow peas
1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch
1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) unsalted butter
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp (10 ml) fresh ginger, finely minced
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) grated lemon peel
3 tbsp (45 ml) dry vermouth
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard
1/4 tsp (1 ml) sugar
1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper

1
Peel turnips and cut into thin slices, then into matchstick-like shreds.
2
Snap off stem ends of snow peas and cut pods in half on the diagonal.
3
In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients.
4
Mix cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water and set aside.
5
Heat half the butter and half the oil in a wok or frying pan on the highest heat.
6
Add turnips and stir-fry until they are heated through, about 30 seconds.
7
Sprinkle with pepper and turn out onto a heated platter, arranging into a round even layer.
8
Return pan immediately to highest heat.
9
Add remaining butter and oil, then the garlic and ginger, and saute briefly.
10
Add snow peas and stir-fry until snow peas brighten, about 2 minutes.
11
Pour in the sauce, then add a little of the cornstarch mixture to thicken.
12
Position snow pea mixture in the center of turnips and serve at once.

260

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large turnips, 1/2 lb (.2 kg). snow peas, 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch, 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Matchstick Turnips and Snow Peas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Matchstick Turnips and Snow Peas

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