Stir-Fried Pea Shoots | Feasting At Home

Wondering what to do with young pea sprouts? These sautéed pea pods are incredibly easy to make and full of flavor; A delicious spring side dish that comes together in 15 minutes! vegan.

While in China a few years ago, visiting the Yanshu River, our river guide pulled his little boat into this little primitive village that had an outdoor restaurant, mostly for locals. We felt a little out of place, and had no idea what was on the menu, so we just pointed to what other people were eating and these pea seeds were one of the things that came up. I was stunned.

Pea sprouts are the young climbing pea tendrils, before they grow enough to produce pea pods. They taste like a cross between peas and spinach and are such lovely, delicate little creatures that I almost feel a little guilty eating them.

Ingredients in the pea shoot recipe

• peanut oil– or other oil at high heat. Peanut oil adds a lovely flavor here, but since the pan doesn’t get too hot, Olive oil will work fine.
• Garlic cloves– give a nice punch of flavor.
• shallot- Adds subtle sweetness and depth
• Chili flakes Or a whole chili arbol – for heat, both are optional
• baby pea shots- You will need more than you think; They cook down to about 1/5 of their volume when fresh. Keep in mind that mature pea sprouts can be too stringy and stringy, so if using, chop them first.
• salt and pepper taste
• chinese wine, Mirinor dry sherry– Traditionally, Chinese wine, also called ShaoxingIn use, but I subbed Mirin, sweeter, but delicious! it’s up to you.

Sauteed Pea Shots Instructions

First step: Prepare your shallots and garlic and gather all the ingredients by the stove. The cooking part only takes 5 minutes, so be ready to go as soon as you heat up the pan.

second level: Heat the oil in a wok or a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until they are fragrant and just golden, stirring often. Add the chili flakes and stir for 30 seconds. Add the baby pea sprouts.

Step Three: Stir-fry the pea shoots for 30-60 seconds, and season them Salt and pepper. splash with Mirin, and cook it for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.

Serve immediately. I can’t tell you how much I love this recipe for pea shots – so quick and easy and yet, so much flavor! It feels very nourishing to the body.

Enjoy the pea seeds, remember when buying them, buy more than you think; 4 packaged cups, yes 1 cooked cup. 🙂 Go here for more! 40 fresh and healthy spring recipes

have a nice weekend. ❤️

Hugs and Kisses

Sylvia

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