Seasoned with garlic, rice wine vinegar, and tamari, Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry is a delicious Asian-inspired side dish. And it comes together in only 15 minutes with 5 ingredients.
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Besides being sweet and delicious, what I love about sugar snap peas is that both the pea and and pod can be consumed, either raw or cooked. While you may want to trim them to remove the tough strings, there's no need to shell them like with English or garden peas and throw away the pods.
They are wonderful raw with vegan herb dip, dairy-free yogurt sauce, or sesame hummus. Or you can include them in a DIY salad bar.
But my all-time favorite way to enjoy them is to saute and season them with Asian-inspired flavors. This Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry is the perfect addition to lemon air fryer tofu and Instant Pot coconut rice any night of the week.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- You can make it in 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients.
- It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy sugar snap peas.
- It's the perfect side dish for all your favorite Asian-inspired recipes.
Ingredients
You'll only need 5 ingredients to make this recipe, or 4 if you leave off the garnish. And you don't even need any oil.
- Sugar snap peas
- Fresh garlic
- Rice wine vinegar
- Tamari (or substitute soy sauce or coconut aminos)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
You can also make this recipe using snow peas instead, although they are not as sweet, so it will taste a little different.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
Instructions
Sometimes you'll find sugar snap peas in the produce section of the market in sealed bags with the pods already trimmed. But if you are buying them in bulk or harvesting them from your garden, you'll want to remove the tough strings.
Each pod has a blossom end where the flower was and a stem end where it was connected to the vine. After washing them, use a paring knife to remove the strings on each side:
- Start at the stem end and come in at an angle with your knife on the flat side of the pod and remove the string.
- Come back to the stem end and remove the thinner string from the curved side of the pod.
- Repeat until all the pea pods have been trimmed.
Once the snap peas are washed and trimmed, making this stir fry recipe is quick and easy:
- Saute in a little water until tender.
- Add the garlic, vinegar, and tamari and stir fry for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, and enjoy!
Serving suggestions
Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry is the perfect side dish for all your favorite Asian-inspired recipes.
It pairs well with mango and veggie fried rice, chickpea stir fry, and air fried spicy orange tofu.
Storing
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or two. Enjoy them cold or reheated in the microwave.
Recipe FAQs
The entire sugar snap pea is edible, including the pod. However you may want to remove the tough strings on each side of the pods.
Rice vinegar and rice wine vinegar are two names for the same thing. It's made by fermenting the sugars in rice first into alcohol, and then into vinegar.
Place the raw sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Allow them to toast, stirring often, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Keep an close on them since they burn easily. Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a plate to cool.
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Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 10 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon tamari, (or soy sauce)
- toasted sesame seeds, (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tablespoons of water in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir frequently until they are tender. If the pan appears dry, add another Tablespoon of water.10 ounces sugar snap peas
- Add the garlic, rice wine vinegar, and tamari to the sugar snap peas and stir. Cook for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.1 clove garlic, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon tamari
- Transfer the sugar snap peas to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.toasted sesame seeds
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
This recipe was originally published 2/12/2018. It was updated for better user experience.
Colleen says
Made this tonight to exact recipe and really enjoyed it. Added a few drips of sriracha sauce, yummy! Next time I may add some mushrooms to the mix.
Amy Katz says
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Colleen! Mushrooms would be a wonderful addition.