Szechuan Beef Snow Peas Recipes

SZECHUAN BEEF-SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Slice beef across the grain into thin strips. Combine 1 Tbsp. cornstarch,soy sauce and sherry and one clove of garlic, minced, Stir in beef and let stand 15 minutes. Mix 2 Tbsps. of soy sauce, crushed red pepper and water. Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil in hot wok over high heat. Add Beef; stir-fry 1 min. Remove. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same pan. Add 6 Oz. Snow Peas and chunked onion. Sprinkle lightly with salt; stir-fry 3 min. Add beef, soy sauce mixture and chunked tomato. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens and tomato is heated through. Serve immediately.

SZECHUAN SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute peas in peanut oil and sesame oil until crisp-tender. Add the onions, orange zest, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes; saute 1 minute longer. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cilantro, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cashews just before serving.

BEEF WITH SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Slice meat into thin strips. Cut against the grain, this will make the final product more tender.
• Trim the stem and string off the two ends of each snow pea pod. These remain tough even after cooked.
• Julienne the red pepper.
• Heat the oil over high heat in a wok or very very large frying pan.
• When oil is almost smoking, add bell pepper and meat and stir-fry. Cook in batches if you have too much meat for effective stir-frying. Add soy sauce after adding meat and after oil has come back up to temperature (30 seconds to a minute on high flame).
• While meat is cooking, season with Szechuan seasoning, white pepper, and salt.
• When meat is cooked, remove to a bowl to rest. Use a slotted spoon so that the drippings and oil stay in the wok or frying pan.
• Add trimmed snow peas and cook until they turn vibrant green. Add more sesame oil and/or soy sauce if the pan gets too dry. Check for done-ness - they should have a satisfying crunch. Mushy or soft snow peas are unappealing.
• Turn off heat and combine the peas and meat. Stir to mix and serve hot.

SZECHUAN BEEF & SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• 1. Slice beef across grain into thin strips. Combine 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce with sherry and garlic in small bowl; stir in beef. Let stand 15 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, combine water, remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and red pepper; set aside.
• 3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry 1 minute; remove. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pan. Add snow peas and onion; lightly sprinkle with salt and stir-fry 3 minutes.
• 4. Add beef, soy sauce mixture and tomato. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens and tomato is heated through. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.