Positively Gina: Gina's Ginger

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Gina's Ginger - Snap Pea Stir-Fry

I wasn't in the mood for meat today, and my market had some really nice looking snap peas, so there you go. I lucked out because I had all the other ingredients at home. Below is what I used (clockwise, from top)... red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, garlic, ginger, scallion (middle).

I had to remove the end thingy's from the snap peas because they are kinda pointy and inedible...then I rinsed them.

Get washed little snap peas...lol

I heated up just a little olive oil (yes, I use olive oil even in Asian recipes...my kitchen, my rules, lol). I sauteed the ginger and the garlic first until they were jumping around and scented up my kitchen...mmmmm. I used really a lot of ginger because I love it. Ginger is really good for us too. Has amazing healing properties. I also added some red pepper flakes for some heat.

After that, it's basically everyone in the pool. I added the red bell, green bell and carrot. Leave the scallion for the end.
Some low-sodium chicken broth went in to provide a steaming environment, along with just a bit of soy sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for around 5 or 6 minutes.

At the very end, I added the scallion and a spoon of sesame oil. I kept the lid off for another minute or two to allow the liquid to reduce down. I served with white rice, but of course, it's always up to you. Your kitchen, your rules. : )

Enjoy!