Snow Peas with Chinese Sausage – Sybaritica

Snow Peas with Chinese Sausage pairs the rich, apple-like sweetness of traditional Chinese Sausage with the delicate, crisp freshness of snow-pea pods

Servings: 2 as an Appetizer

• 1 small package of Snow peas;
• 2 Chinese Sausages;
• ½ a small Onion;
• 1 pinch Sugar;
• 1 splash each of Soy Sauce and Rice Wine or Sherry;

• Prepare the Pea-pods by removing the tough tips and the fibrous ‘strings’ along the sides.
• Slice each of the sausages on the diagonal into thin sections.
• Slice the onion vertically into very narrow wedges and separate the individual sections.
• Quickly blanch the pea-pods in boiling salted water for one minute and then arrest the cooking process by plunging them into cold water. Drain, and set aside for the moment.
• Heat a little oil over a moderate to high flame and then quickly saute the sausage slices until they throw off a little flat and darken ever so slightly.
• Add the snow-peas and the onion and saute for another minute or so until both are crisp-tender and heated through.
• Finally add the sugar, soy and rice wine (or sherry). Toss and stir quickly for a few seconds until the main ingredients are glazed and then serve immediately.