Enlightened Water Chestnut And Snow Pea Stir-fry

This Enlightened Water Chestnut and Snow Pea Stir-Fry is a delightful and healthy dish from Chinese Buddhist Cuisine. It's light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.

Enlightened Water Chestnut And Snow Pea Stir-fry

Ingredients

  • 1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  3. Add water chestnuts and snow peas, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water.
  5. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove from heat and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Large pan or wok Cutting board Knife Small bowl Stirring spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Enlightened Water Chestnut and Snow Pea Stir-Fry over steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Cost

$8