Snow Peas and Mushrooms

Recipe Credit: Pat Tyler

(Peas, Mushrooms )

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb snow peas, blanched
¾ lb mushroome, sliced
½ C chopped onions (optional)
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1 or 2 tsp ginger, grated
3 splashes of balsamic vinegar
Sesame oil for best flavor

Instructions

1. Clean and trim snow peas. Discard any that are damaged or tough. Blanche.
2. Clean and slice mushrooms in thin slices. Slice onions if using.
3. On high, heat 2 Tbsp sesame oil in large skillet, add snow peas, mushrooms, onions, garlic and ginger, stirring constantly. Splash in the balsamic vinegar.
4. Total cooking time will be about 5 minutes or less, depending on the heat of the burner. Add more oil as needed.
5. Serve immediately.

How to Blanch Snow Peas

1. Fill large pot with water and add a pinch of salt.
2. Turn the burner to high, and let the water come to a rolling boil.
3. Clean and trim snow peas. Discard any that are damaged or tough.
4. Fill a large container with ice and cold water.
5. Drop 1 lb of peas at a time into the boiling water and boil for about 2 minutes.
6. Remove the peas with a slotted spoon and place them in the ice water to stop the cooking. Leave the peas in the water bath until they are completely cooled, 5 minutes or more.
7. They are now ready for the next step in the recipe that uses them.