This basic combination of ingredients, or something similar, can serve as the jumping off point for a stir-fry or rice salad. Add any other vegetables you have on hand, possibly chicken or tofu, cashews…
Serves 4-6
1 pound snow peas, trimmed 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin or dry sherry 2 teaspoons white vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar a few gratings of fresh ginger
Steam the snow peas for NO MORE than 1 minute; then rinse them quickly under cold water and drain them well. Your goal here is to have them seem raw without being obnoxiously so. Toss the drained snow peas with the toasted sesame seeds.
In a medium bowl, combine the other ingredients and toss the snow peas with them. Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving at room temperature. Can also chill for a few hours and serve it cold. - Updated: January 19, 2007
