Snow Pea And Sesame Pilaf Recipes

SNOW PEA AND SESAME RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl combine the oil, the butter, the onion, the scallions, and the gingerroot and microwave the mixture at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Stir in the rice, stirring until it is coated with the oil mixture, add the broth, and microwave the mixture, covered with microwave-safe plastic wrap, at high power (100%) for 5 minutes. Microwave the mixture at medium power (50%) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Uncover the pilaf carefully and stir in the snow peas. Let the pilaf stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

SESAME SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• To de-stem peas, pinch off stem end from each pod and pull strings down pod to remove, if present. (Young tender pods may have no strings.).
• Made a "V-shaped" cut at opposite end of pod.
• To stir-fry, place wok or large skillet over hight heat.
• Add sesame and vegetable oils, swirling to coat sides.
• Heat oils until hot, about 30 seconds.
• Add onions, ginger, peas and carrot.
• Stir-fry 4 minutes or until peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
• Stir in soy sauce.
• Transfer to warm serving dish.
• Sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds.
• Serve immediately.

SNOW PEAS WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Pour the water into a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and add the snow peas to the pan.
• Blanch them for 1 minute and drain.
• Melt the butter in a nonstick frying pan.
• Add the sesame seeds and brown them lightly.
• Add the snow peas, shallots, and pepper.
• Saute for 1 minute and serve.