So I've done a fair bit of blog dodging, a term I'm borrowing from a blog I recently visited. It's quite an interested food blog, based in the UK. Head over there and give it a read.Snow peas...Snow peas are so great! They have a light flavor and are slightly sweet. When they're fresh you can even eat them raw!
I like to "de-vein" my snow peas first, otherwise you end up with a tough stringy fiber that runs the length of the pod. Not very tasty!
Once the de-veining is done the snow peas can go for a quick soak and rinse to wash off all the dirt.
From there it's just a quick toss into a skillet with some olive oil and some shallots and or garlic. Add a little salt or soy sauce for seasoning and you have a very simple little dish! Easy!
If you want to mix things up a little bit, you can always adjust the seasoning. Vietnamese fish sauce is always good to add a savory flavor. I've also tried using preserved tofu in the sauce and that works out quite nicely.
If you are NOT adventurous, then the preserved tofu might be a bit too much for you to think about, however it is highly recommended as it adds a particularly rich flavor.
Because snow peas are relatively neutral in flavor, they work well in combinations with other meats and vegetables.
Popular combinations include mixed vegetables , which include bamboo shoots, Chinese black mushroom/ or Shitake, carrots, onions tofu and cellophane noodles in a white sauce
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