Snow Pea Shoots

Snow pea shoots are the tips of the vines and the top set of leaves of the snow pea plant. They are considered to be a delicacy in Chinese cooking. They can be served raw in salads, quickly cooked in stir-fries, or blanched and used in soups.

Harvested from the snow pea plant , pea shoots and sprouts taste like the sweet pods we normally see in salads, stir-fries and pastas. As expected, the sprouts have an earthier flavor, while the mature shoots are simply sweet. Both can be eaten raw or lightly cooked, but remove coarse stems when using older shoots. The vegetable tastes best when eaten right away but can be wrapped up in paper towels and refrigerated for up to four days.