Snow Peas with Button Mushrooms Stir-Fry
A quick and vibrant stir-fry that pairs crisp, bright snow peas with tender, earthy mushrooms. This light dish comes together in minutes and makes a perfect side for any meal.
Story
This simple stir-fry showcases the natural sweetness of snow peas against the savory depth of button mushrooms. The brief blanching step ensures the peas stay crisp-tender while developing their bright green color.
Ingredients
Snow peas, trimmed
200g
Button mushrooms, sliced
150g
Garlic, minced
2 cloves
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
Salt
to taste
Light soy sauce
1 teaspoon
Sesame oil
a drizzle
Instructions
1
Prepare the vegetables
Trim the ends off the snow peas and give them a quick rinse. Slice the mushrooms evenly so they cook at the same rate.
2
Blanch the snow peas
Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Drop in the snow peas and cook for just 30 seconds until they turn bright green and slightly tender. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
3
Stir-fry the mushrooms
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they release their moisture and start to golden.
4
Combine and finish
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in the blanched snow peas, then season with salt and a splash of soy sauce. Stir everything together for another minute. Remove from heat and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.
