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| − | [[Image:NCI_snow_peas.jpg|thumb|snow peas]]
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| − | The '''snow pea''' is a type of pea that is eaten whole, immature, and still in the pod. It is commonly [[Cookbook:Stir-frying|stir-fried]] in [[Cookbook:East Asian cuisines|East Asian cuisine]]. They can also be eaten as sprouts.
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| − | Snow peas should be shiny and flat, with very small peas that are barely visible through the pod. Smaller pods are the sweetest and the most tender. | |
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| − | It is best to serve fresh peas the day they are purchased. If they must be stored, place them in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator. Do not wash them before they are stored.
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| − | Rinse snow peas before use. To trim snow peas, cut the tips from both ends of the pod. This can be done with kitchen shears.
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