Oriental pea pods & carrots

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupWater
1tablespoonSoy Sauce
1teaspoonCornstarch
1xDash Crushed Red Pepper
1eachMed. Carrot *
2teaspoonsWater
3ouncesFrozen Pea Pods
2tablespoonsBroken Walnuts
1teaspoonButter or Margarine

Directions

* Medium Carrot should be thinly sliced on a diagonal cut (bias).

~------------------------------------------------------ ~----------------- In a custard cup stir together ¼ c water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 1½ minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds. Place the carrot in a 20-ounce casserole.

Sprinkle with 2 t water. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power for 2 ½ minutes. Drain. Toss together carrot, pea pods, and walnuts; add butter or margarine. Micro-cook, covered, on 100% power about 1 ½ minutes or till the vegetables are crisp-tender. Toss with the soy sauce mixture.