Daily Food

Stir-Fried Snow Peas

With a fresh, vegetal profile and a bit of crunch, snow peas are undoubtedly a star in many a salad, but might be even better stir-fried. You could simply fry them with a bit of garlic and oil, but adding more veg like mushrooms and a simple soy-ginger sauce elevate them into a proper side.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 oz. mushrooms, such as shiitake or button
1/2 inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
8 oz. snow peas, trimmed
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. mirin, shaoxing wine, or dry white wine
Kosher salt

Directions

1. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over high heat until it shimmers. Add mushrooms and cook until lightly browned and tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Step 2Add ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Add snow peas and cook, tossing frequently, until slightly pliable, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Step 3In a small bowl or ramekin, combine soy sauce and mirin. Pour in the soy-mirin mixture and toss to coat. Cook until the mixture begins to cling to the vegetables, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and serve.