Honey and Sesame Stir-Fried Snow Peas
Honey and Sesame Stir-Fried Snow Peas is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The snow peas are stir-fried until crisp-tender and then coated in a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper. The sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Stir-frying is a Chinese cooking technique that involves cooking food in a hot wok or skillet with a small amount of oil. It is a quick and easy way to cook food, and it results in dishes that are flavorful and healthy. Snow peas are a type of pea that is harvested while the pods are still immature. They have a sweet and crisp flavor, and they are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds a touch of sweetness to this dish. Soy sauce is a fermented sauce made from soybeans. It is a common ingredient in Chinese cooking, and it adds a salty and savory flavor to this dish. Rice vinegar is a type of vinegar made from fermented rice. It has a mild and slightly sweet flavor, and it adds a touch of acidity to this dish. Black pepper is a spice that adds a bit of heat to this dish. Sesame seeds are small, oily seeds that add a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch to this dish.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the snow peas and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  3. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
  4. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The sesame oil adds a nutty flavor to the dish.
  • The snow peas are cooked until crisp-tender, so they retain their bright green color and snappy texture.
  • The sauce is made with honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper, which creates a balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy flavors.
  • The sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch to the dish.