Snappy snow peas

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Green onions
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
2cupsFresh snow peas; ends & strings removed
1slice(1-inch thick) fresh ginger; peeled; very finely minced (up to)
½Green bell pepper (up to)
½Red bell pepper (up to)
½Yellow bell pepper
2teaspoonsLight soy sauce
1teaspoonGround pure New Mexico hot red chile or to taste

Directions

Sliver onions Japanese-style: trim roots & any wilted tops from onions, then cut each in 2-inch lengths. Cut onion pieces lengthwise in thin slivers. Cut each piece of bell peppers in slivers lengthwise. Set aside.

Heat oil in a wok or large, shallow skillet; add snow peas, green onions, ginger & bell peppers. Stir-fry a few minutes; sprinkle with soy sauce & continue to cook until hot & just barely tender-crisp. Sprinkle with ground chile; stir to mix & serve hot. Makes 4 servings.

From the <Hotter Than Hell!>, by Jane Butel, ISBN 0-89586-646-3 (0-89586-542-4 paperback). Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .