Sichuan Pea Shoots Recipes

SICHUAN PEA SHOOTS

Steps:

• Spray a large wok or skillet with cooking spray; set over high heat.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 30 seconds, just until garlic begins to brown around its edges.
• Add pea shoots; stir-fry until they begin to wilt, about 3 minutes.
• Pour in soy sauce and vinegar; toss as mixture comes to a bubble. Serve at once.

PEA SHOOTS SAUTEED WITH GARLIC AND GINGER

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the ginger and the garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Do not allow the garlic to brown. Add the pea shoots, increase the heat to medium, cover the pan and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add the soy sauce and the pepper and toss to mix. Serve immediately, scattered with the sesame seeds.

PEA SHOOTS WITH SHRIMP, BACON, AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil; prepare and ice water bath.
• Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes; place in the ice water bath for 5 minutes, then peel, and transfer to a bowl.
• Cook bacon in a large skillet, over medium high heat, stirring often, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling.
• Add shallots to skillet and cook until just softened, about 1 or 2 minutes; whisk in vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Add pea shoots, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
• To serve: Transfer pea shoots to a serving bowl, top with shrimp, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon, chives, and tarragon.

PEA SHOOTS (STIR-FRIED PEA SHOOTS -- CHOW DAU MIU)

Steps:

• Rinse the pea shoots thoroughly in cold water twice, lightly drain.
• In a large wok or skillet over high heat, heat oils add ginger, garlic and sugar. Toss and add shoots, soy, & oyster sauce.
• Stir-fry for two to three minutes, or until the leaves soften and are tender. Remove shoots leaving the liquid in pan. Place shoots on serving dish. Reduce the remaining liquid by 1/2. Pour over shoots and serve immediately.