Cashew Snow Pea Stir Fry
Get ready to savor the vibrant crunch of this quick and healthy Cashew Snow Pea Stir Fry! Bursting with fresh snow peas, golden-toasted cashews, and the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger, this 20-minute stir fry is the perfect blend of simplicity and bold flavors. The silky soy-based stir fry sauce, enriched with optional oyster or mushroom sauce, adds a savory depth, while a touch of sesame oil elevates the dish with nutty, aromatic richness. Tossed to perfection in a hot wok, the snow peas retain their crisp-tender texture, making this dish a delightful pairing for steamed rice or noodles. Perfect for weeknights, it’s easily customizable with a sprinkle of chili flakes for those who love a spicy kick. Nutritious, flavorful, and fuss-free, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is guaranteed to impress your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Snow peas
- 100 grams Cashews
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce (optional, for vegetarians use mushroom sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the snow peas and trim the ends. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Toast the cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce (or mushroom sauce), cornstarch, water, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the stir fry sauce.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Increase the heat to high and add the snow peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
Lower the heat slightly and pour in the stir fry sauce. Stir well to coat the snow peas evenly.
Add the toasted cashews to the wok and toss everything together. Cook for another minute until the sauce slightly thickens and everything is heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If you like it spicy, sprinkle with red chili flakes.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.3 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3860 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
