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Last Updated: May 12, 2023
Snow peas are a vegetable that features an edible pea and pod. They can be served as a side dish or used in a one-dish recipe, like a stir-fry. Snow peas are a great vegetable for a busy chef, because they only require about 2 to 5 minutes to cook.
Part 1
Part 1 of 3:
Prepping Snow Peas
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Pour the snow peas into a colander. Submerge the colander in a bowl of cold water. Swish them around the water to clean them thoroughly.
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Drain and rinse the peas a second time.
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Snap off 1 end of the pea. Pull on the string that connects the tips to the outside edge of the pea. Then, snap off the other side.
- You will see if the pod has a fibrous string around the edge or not.
- Since snow peas are immature pea pods, some are tender enough that the fibrous thread can be eaten.
- You can also use a paring knife to remove the ends.
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Blanch snow peas to preserve them. If you can’t use the peas within 2 days, start a pot of boiling water. Throw the peas in for 1 minute, and then remove them and place them in an ice bath. [1]
- Drain the snow peas and store them in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
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- Drain the snow peas and store them in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
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Sauteing Snow Peas
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Heat 1 tbsp. (14.7 ml) of butter in a frying pan. Turn your burner to medium high. You can also use 1 tbsp. of olive oil or a mix of butter and olive oil.
- For an Asian cuisine flavor, try a small portion of sesame oil in place of some of the olive oil.
- Use garlic in place of the shallot.
- Opt for pine nuts in place of almonds.
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Add 1/4 cup (25 g) of sliced almonds. Stir them to toast them in the pan.
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Slice a medium shallot. Add the shallot to the pan, along with 1/2 lb. (0.23 kg) of snow peas.
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Stir them with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. They should be a bright dark green and still crisp when you remove them from the heat.
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Squeeze 1/2 lemon over the top. Toss with salt and pepper.
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Steaming Snow Peas
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Place a saucepan with several inches of water on the stove, while you prep your peas. Salt the water lightly and cover it.
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Take the lid off when the water starts to boil. Put a steamer basket inside.
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Pour the snow peas into the steamer basket.
- Cover the saucepan with the lid.
- Cover the saucepan with the lid.
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Set your kitchen timer for 3 minutes. Remove the lid and steamer basket.
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Season your peas with salt and pepper. Serve them immediately. [2]
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Can snow peas be frozen?
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Yes. Just pinch off the ends and pull to remove the strings along the seams of the pods before eating or freezing.
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Is there a recipe for snow peas that have been picked a little late and are fibrous?
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Depending on how much you have, you can blanch them, shock them in an ice bath, then freeze them and add them to a mixed-bean soup or stir-fry.
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When using snow peas in a stir-fry, prep them before you start cooking, but only add the peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. [3]
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Snow peas can also be consumed raw, as a crudité or in salads.
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- Snow peas
- Colander
- Water
- Bowls
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Almonds
- Shallot
- Wooden spoon
- Frying pan
- Saucepan
- Steamer basket
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This article was co-authored by Marrow Private Chefs. Marrow Private Chefs are based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. It is a chefs’ collective comprised of an ever-growing number of chefs and culinary professionals. Though regionally influenced primarily by coastal, traditional southern, cajun, and creole styles and flavors, the chefs at Marrow have a solid background in all types of cuisine with over 75 years of combined cooking experience. This article has been viewed 36,232 times.
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To cook snow peas, start by thoroughly rinsing them twice to get rid of any dirt or debris. Next, pull on the string that connects the tips to the outside edge of each pea and snap off the other side. Then, saute the peas, sliced almonds, and shallot together in olive oil for 2 minutes until the peas turn bright green. Finally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the peas, season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy! For tips on steaming snow peas, read on!
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