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Pea
Essential to Asian cooking, snow peas are often stir-fried, especially with shrimp or chicken, or added to soup or sukiyaki. They are perfect for the busy cook because they require little preparation—less than a minute to stir-fry! Young pods add a tasty crunch to salads, as well. This cool-weather vegetable is packed with nutrients, including Vitamin C, thiamin, niacin and iron. Some varieties are cultivated specifically for the flavorful tendrils or pea shoots, which are pricey in Chinese markets and are considered a delicacy. Pea shoots are delicious raw with a little citrus juice, lightly steamed or stir-fried, or cut up and added to fish or chicken dishes.
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