Stir-fried Snow Pea Sprouts is full of umami thanks to the generous amount of bonito flakes mixed into the stir-fry. This is a fast-cooking side dish, taking only a few minutes to stir-fry. It is perfect as an emergency side dish or for adding to a bento box.
Don't forget to see the section 'MEAL IDEAS' below the recipe card! It gives you a list of dishes that I have already posted and this recipe that can make up a complete meal. I hope it is of help to you.
- 80g/2.8oz snow pea sprouts (note 1)
- 2 tsp oil
- 5g/0.2oz bonito flakes (note 2)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cooking sake
- ½ tsp mirin
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Cut snow pea shoots into 2.5cm/1” long pieces.
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Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the snow pea shoots to the pan and stir-fry for 1-1.5 minutes, until snow pea pieces start wilting.
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Add bonito flakes and the remaining ingredients to the pan. Quickly stir, ensuring that the bonito flakes and the flavourings are evenly mixed with the snow pea sprouts.
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Turn the heat off and immediately transfer to a serving plate (note 3).
1. My snow pea sprouts came in a plastic container and weighed 160g (see the photo in the section “SNOW PEA SPROUTS AND PEA SPROUTS ARE DIFFERENT”). If your sprouts are pea sprouts, that’s OK too.
2. Bonito flakes can be shaved into small pieces or larger pieces like mine. Small bonito flakes usually come in a small sachet and are very finely shaved. You can find them in the Asian section of supermarkets. The larger shaved pieces (like mine) are typically sold in a big plastic bag at Japanese/Asian grocery stores. Either type is fine for this recipe.
3. Do not leave the stir-fried snow pea sprouts on the hot frying pan. Because the shoots are so fine and delicate, they will wilt too much and lose crispness.