ways to stir-fry peas with Cantonese sausage

Cantonese Sausage with Snow Peas: A Step-by-Step Guide

Cantonese sausage with snow peas is a classic stir-fry that balances savory, sweet, and crisp flavors. Here’s a simple guide to making this delightful dish.

Ingredients:

- 150g Cantonese sausage (lap cheong), sliced diagonally

- 200g snow peas, trimmed and strings removed

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- ½ tsp oyster sauce

- ½ tsp sugar

- Salt to taste

- Optional: A few drops of sesame oil for aroma

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Slice the Cantonese sausage into thin, diagonal pieces. Rinse snow peas and pat dry. Mince garlic.

2. Blanch snow peas: Boil water, add snow peas, and cook for 1–2 minutes until bright green. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to retain crispness.

3. Stir-fry sausage: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add sausage slices and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly browned and fragrant.

4. Aromatics and sauce: Add minced garlic, stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Toss in blanched snow peas.

5. Season: Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry for 1 minute until well combined. Adjust salt if needed.

6. Finish: Turn off heat, add sesame oil (if using), and toss once. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of five-spice powder with the sausage. Avoid overcooking snow peas to keep them crunchy. This quick, vibrant dish embodies the essence of Cantonese home cooking—simple yet delicious.

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