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How to Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Wood Ear Mushrooms

Stir-fried snow peas with wood ear mushrooms is a quick, healthy, and vibrant dish that balances crunch, umami, and fresh flavors. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to making it at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g fresh snow peas, trimmed

- 50g dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked until soft and sliced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- ½ tsp oyster sauce (optional)

- Salt to taste

- A pinch of sugar (to enhance flavors)

Instructions:

1. Prep the ingredients: Soak wood ear mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes until rehydrated, then drain and slice into thin strips. Trim the snow peas and remove any strings. Mince the garlic.

2. Blanch snow peas: Boil water in a pot, add snow peas, and blanch for 1–2 minutes until bright green. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to retain crispness.

3. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute.

4. Combine and season: Add blanched snow peas to the wok. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), salt, and sugar. Toss everything quickly for 1–2 minutes until well-coated and heated through.

Serve hot as a side dish with rice or noodles. The dish is best enjoyed immediately for its crunchy texture and fresh taste. Adjust seasonings to your preference, and feel free to add a dash of chili for extra heat!