Sesame-Ginger Snap Peas Recipe

Name: Sesame-Ginger Snap Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for deep-frying; 1 1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger; 2 medium cloves fresh garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced green onion; 2 tablespoons minced smoked pork; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup chicken stock, at room temperature; Black goma (black sesame seeds)

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil for deep-frying
1 1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
2 medium cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced green onion
2 tablespoons minced smoked pork
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken stock, at room temperature
Black goma (black sesame seeds)

1
In a wok or pan, heat 2 1/2 inches of vegetable oil until it is very hot, about 365F.
2
Make sure the peas are dry.
3
Blanch them in the oil in batches for 30 seconds.
4
Drain on paper towels.
5
In a separate wok, heat the sesame oil and saute the ginger, garlic, green onion, and smoked pork for 4 minutes.
6
Add the soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar, and bring to a boil.
7
Mix the cornstarch and chicken stock to dissolve cornstarch; stir the mixture into the wok until the sauce is thickened and clear.
8
Fold in the sugar snap peas.
9
Garnish with black goma (sesame seeds) that have been toasted in a dry skillet.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: Vegetable oil for deep-frying, 1 1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Ginger Snap Peas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sesame-Ginger Snap Peas

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