SNOW PEAS
Snow peas are a legume that are eaten whole in their pod while still unripe. Their pods are so thin and flat that held against the light, the peas can be seen inside. They are used in a wide variety of oriental dishes. Snow peas grow white or purple flowers, and at this early stage both leaves and flowers are edible.
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Recipes
Recipes
Snow peas are widely used in Asian cuisine. They are commonly found in fried rice, stir fries, and noodle dishes. Their crunchy texture and fresh flavor complements soups and meat dishes well. They can also be added raw in salads or spring rolls. Sautéed with shrimp makes for a delicious dish. They mix well with shrimp, scallops, cashew, citrus, soy sauce, sesame butter, noodles, and tofu.
Culture
Culture
In French they are called mangetout peas, which in English means “eat all”. They say that that the name (snow peas) arose because its shoots appear in late winter as a snow-white color. Their peas are very small because they are in their formative stage, which makes the whole pod edible.Origin
Origin
Its origin is the Middle East and the Mediterranean regions.Nutritional Value
Nutritional Value
42 calories per 100 grams. They have twice as much calcium than normal green peas. They are rich in protein and carbohydrates, are low in fat, and are a good source of fiber, along with vitamins A, B and C. When eaten fresh or chilled, they provide thiamin and iron.Related Products
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