Gingered Peas And Water Chestnuts Recipes

WATER CHESTNUT PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook carrots in a small amount of water until crisp-tender; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a serving bowl; add the peas, water chestnuts, onions and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, bacon and pepper; mix well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Saute garlic for about 1 minute until softened, be careful not to let it brown or it will be bitter.
• Add snap peas, salt and crushed red pepper flakes - cook and stir until tender (4-5 min.).
• Add water chestnuts, stir and heat through.
• Sprinkle cashews over and serve.

SNOW PEAS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the snow peas, and cook for 2 minutes, then add the water chestnuts, mint, and sesame seeds. Cook and stir until the snow peas are tender, and the water chestnuts are hot, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp. Combine the sherry and soy sauce in a medium bowl and add shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the shrimp (reserving the marinade) and cook until light pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and snow peas and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender. Add scallions and water chestnuts and stir-fry until just heated through.
• Add the reserved marinade and cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce thickens. Serve.

GINGERED PEAS AND WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Set aside 1/4 cup broth. In a saucepan, combine vegetables, butter, seasonings and remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Combine cornstarch and reserved broth until smooth; stir into pea mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Combine cornstarch and reserved broth until smooth; stir into pea mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

QUICK AND EASY PEAS & WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• In a 2 quart dish, combine peas and water; cover and microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover and microwave again on HIGH for 3 minutes or until heated through.
• Add salt to taste, if necessary.

SNOW PEAS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Wash fresh snow peas if using; trim the ends and string.
• Defrost snow peas and dry on paper towels.
• Melt butter in a wok or lg skillet and add the peas, water chestnuts, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• Cook over high heat, stirring, until veggies are tender crisp. Serve immediately.