Spicy Oriental Pea Pods
Source of Recipe
Marla
List of Ingredients
Spicy Oriental Pea Pods
1 lb pea pods, washed and trimmed
3 T reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 T rice vinegar
2 T brown sugar
1 T cornstarch
1/2 t five spice powder
1 t sesame oil
1 clv garlic, chopped
crushed red pepper (optional)
Recipe
Prepare pea pods. In a large saucepan bring water to a boil. Add
the pea pods. Simmer uncovered for 2 minutes. Drain and cover
with cold water. Prepare sauce. In a small bowl, combine the
rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch and five-spice powder. Stir
until dissolved. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium
heat. Add the garlic. Drain the pea pods and add to the skillet.
Increase the heat. Stir in the sauce and cook until thickened.
Serve immediately. Optional: Sprinkle with crushed red pepper for
"heat." Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional information: 75 calories, trace fat, 4 g protein,
18 g carbohydrates, no cholesterol, 460 mg sodium, 1 g fiber.
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