Snow Pea And Sesame Rice Pilaf Recipes

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.

STEAMED GINGER RICE WITH SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Wash rice in several of changes of water until the water runs clear.
• Place rice in a 3 quart saucepan that has a tight fitting lid.
• Add water and grated ginger.
• Bring to a boil, uncovered.
• Reduce heat slightly but continue to cook uncovered until surface water disappears and holes appear in the surface of the rice.
• Cover tightly, turn heat very low and cook 20 minutes.
• Add snow peas and cover.
• Cook 2 minutes longer then remove from heat and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
• Stir gently to combine rice with snow peas.

CITRUS RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute rice mix in butter until golden brown.
• Stir in water and contents of rice seasoning packet, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir in peas, water chestnuts, marmalade, and pepper.
• Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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.