Sesame Snow Pea and Noodle Stir Fry Recipe
Washed, raw snow peas are a great and versatile snack and a delight in a quick high-temp stir fry or blanched and rough chopped in salads. For this quick stir fry, use snow or snap peas. If adding a protein, sauté quickly in batches on high heat until browned and almost done, set aside and add in with peas.
Sesame Snow Pea and Noodle Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 9-oz pkg fresh Chinese-style noodles
- 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce (if no hoisin, triple soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp minced, peeled, ginger
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 lb fresh peas, snow or snap, trimmed
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package. Drain and set aside. Mix hoisin, soy sauce, water and corn starch in small bowl, whisk to incorporate and set aside.
- Heat wok or skillet on high heat. Add one tablespoon sesame oil and heat until just about to smoke, add noodles and toss quickly, when noodles begin to slightly brown add ginger and garlic, toss for 1 minute, or until aromatic.
- Add rest of sesame oil and pepper, toss for 1 minute, then add snow peas and scallions (and any other ingredients you’ve prepared), along with hoisin, sesame oil, soy sauce and water mixture. Toss quickly until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, plate immediately and serve.
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