Snow peas are a common vegetable included in Thai curry, and they can be prepared in advance if you are using premade or packaged curry. Snow peas are high in vitamin A and vitamin C and are low in calories and saturated fat. Cooked snow peas can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container and used for recipes for up to 72 hours after you cook them.
Preparation
Step 1
Place the snow peas in a colander in the sink and rinse them with cold water to remove any excess dirt or debris.
Step 2
Pat the snow peas dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Put the snow peas on a cutting board and cut the very ends of each snow pea off. Using your fingers, remove the stringy edge of each snow pea and discard it.
Steaming
Step 1
Fill a large saucepan or stockpot with cold water from the tap. Cover the saucepan or stockpot, and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Place a steamer basket in the top of the saucepan or stockpot, and reduce the heat to medium.
Step 3
Add the snow peas to the steamer basket and steam the snow peas for five to six minutes, tossing them halfway through.
Stir-Frying
Step 1
Heat a wok over high heat on the stove until just smoking.
Step 2
Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the wok and heat it for an additional minute over high heat.
Step 3
Put the snow peas in the wok and stir-fry them for three to four minutes, tossing them regularly.
Blanching
Step 1
Bring a large saucepan or stockpot filled halfway with cold water to the boil over high heat on the stovetop. Meanwhile, fill a large mixing bowl with ice water.
Step 2
Add the snow peas to the water and cover the saucepan or stockpot. Boil the snow peas for two to three minutes.
Step 3
Drain the snow peas in a colander in the sink and quickly transfer them to the bowl of ice water. Allow the snow peas to cool for one to two minutes in the ice water.
Boiling
Step 1
Fill a large saucepan or stockpot halfway with cool water from the tap. Cover the saucepan or stockpot and bring it to a boil over high heat on the stovetop.
Step 2
Place the snow peas in the boiling water and cover the saucepan. Boil the snow peas for three to four minutes.
Step 3
Drain the snow peas in a colander in the sink. Use the snow peas as desired while they are hot.
Things You'll Need
- Colander
- Paper towels
- Cutting board
- Large saucepan or stockpot with top
- Steamer basket
- Wok
- Vegetable oil
- Large mixing bowl
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