Snow Peas and Shiitake Stir-Fry
A quick, vibrant Chinese-inspired dish pairing crisp snow peas with earthy shiitake mushrooms in a savory soy glaze.
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This quick stir-fry brings out the best in each ingredient—sweet, crunchy snow peas against rich, meaty shiitakes. Keep the peas crisp-tender for the best texture, and have everything ready before you start cooking since it comes together in just minutes.
Ingredients
snow peas
200g
shiitake mushrooms
150g
garlic, minced
2 cloves
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
salt
to taste
sesame oil (optional)
a drizzle
Instructions
1
Get vegetables ready
Trim the ends off the snow peas and pull away any strings along the edges. Slice the shiitake mushrooms into thin, uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
2
Bloom the garlic
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant—watch closely so it doesn't brown.
3
Cook the mushrooms
Add the sliced mushrooms to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they release their moisture, become tender, and pick up a light golden color.
4
Add the snow peas
Toss in the snow peas and continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and reach a crisp-tender consistency. The mushrooms should be soft by now.
5
Season and serve
Drizzle in the soy sauce and give everything a quick toss to coat evenly. Add salt to taste. Remove from heat and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil if desired. Serve right away while hot.
