Crunchy, savory, and flavorful, this Chinese snow peas stir-fry is a versatile vegetable dish that goes well with any mains! You only need a few simple ingredients and 15 minutes to make this recipe.
If you are looking for a fun way to enjoy your veg, give this amazing snow peas stir-fry recipe a try! Like my cabbage carrot stir-fry, this dish is easy to make, healthy, and versatile.
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💚Why you will love this recipe
- Packed with flavors, savory and delicious
- A delicious way to get in your daily serving of veg
- Quick and easy to prepare - ready in under 10 minutes!
- Versatile and pairs exceptionally well with Asian main dishes
🧄What you will need
📃Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Snow peas - Choose sturdy ones that are free from blemishes. They can be substituted with sugar snap peas instead.
- Soy sauce - Can be substituted with tamari or shoyu. Opt for certified gluten-free brands, if needed.
- Maple syrup - Other sweeteners like brown sugar, agave syrup, or coconut sugar can be used instead.
🔪How to make
Start by removing the ends and strings. To do so, trim one end and pull back the string like you would unlock a zipper. Trim the other end, and remove the string from the other side. (If you are unsure how to do it, check out this post on preparing snow peas)
Make the stir-fry sauce by combining soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil.
Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high. Once the pan is heated, add garlic and ginger. Saute until fragrant.
Next, add snow peas and fry for 2-3 minutes or until they have softened slightly.
Pour in stir-fry sauce along with chili flakes. Stir until everything is well mixed. Your Chinese snow peas stir-fry is ready to be served!
✔️Helpful tips
- Do trim the ends and remove the thin strings that line the sides of the snow peas before cooking. They are tough and can be unpleasant to chew on!
- Be careful not to overcook your snow peas. You will still want to retain some of their crunchiness and not be soft and mushy.
- Leftover stir-fry can be refrigerated for 2-3 days.
🍚How to serve
Here are some of my favorite dishes to serve with this snow peas stir-fry -
- Asian dishes - vegan orange chicken, tofu in black bean sauce, Chinese braised tofu
- Meaty mains - Seitan steaks, vegan chicken breast, vegan BBQ ribs
- Rice - Brown or white rice, fried rice like this Indian fried rice or tom yum fried rice
- Noodle dishes - Pad See Ew, tofu yakisoba, or some creamy gochujang pasta
❔Commonly asked questions
Although both peas look similar, snow peas and sugar snap peas are different. Appearance-wise, snap peas have a thicker and rounder pod when compared to snow peas. As for the taste, snap peas are slightly sweeter than snow peas.
Blanching your snow peas before using them in stir-fries is unnecessary. They have a thin outer pod and cook pretty quickly.
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📖 Recipe
Chinese Snow Peas Stir-fry
Equipment
- cast iron skillet (or non-stick pan)
Ingredients
- ½ pound snow peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Start by removing the ends and strings. To do so, trim one end and pull back the string like you would unlock a zipper. Trim the other end, and remove the string from the other side.½ pound snow peas
- Make the stir-fry sauce by combining soy sauce and sesame oil.1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Heat some oil in a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high. Once the pan is heated, add garlic and ginger. Saute until fragrant.2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- Next, add snow peas and fry for 2-3 minutes or until they have softened slightly.
- Pour in stir-fry sauce along with chili flakes. Stir until everything is well mixed, and add more soy sauce if needed. Your snow peas stir-fry is ready to be served!½ teaspoon chili flakes
Notes
- Do trim the ends and remove the thin strings that line the sides of the snow peas before cooking. They are tough and can be unpleasant to chew on! (If unsure how to do it, check out this post on preparing snow peas.)
- Be careful not to overcook your snow peas. You will still want to retain some of their crunchiness and not be soft and mushy.
- Leftover snow peas stir-fry can be refrigerated for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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