Enjoy a flavorful and nutrient-packed dish with this stir-fried snow peas and mushrooms recipe. The combination of crunchy snow peas and earthy mushrooms is enhanced by a delicious stir-fry sauce, creating a perfect medley of flavors. This dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner. Serve it as a side or add your choice of protein to make it a satisfying main course. Get ready to taste the freshness of snow peas and the rich umami flavor of mushrooms in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 pound snow peas, ends trimmed
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and release their moisture.
- Add the snow peas to the skillet and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
- Pour the stir-fry sauce over the vegetables in the skillet, stirring to evenly coat them. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot as a side dish or with steamed rice.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Snow peas are a great source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Mushrooms are low in calories and high in essential nutrients like potassium and vitamin D.
Stir-frying helps retain the nutrients and vibrant color of snow peas.