Sesame Candy Dou Dou {15 minutes of side dishes! }

I’ve been looking for new side dishes that are quick and fun and add some variation to my regular steamed or stir-fried veggie tracks. Adding new veggies is one way to switch daily work, and sugar bean peas is now one of my new favorites.

This simple recipe utilizes sesame oil, a little red pepper flakes and sesame seeds instead of my normal olive oil, salt and pepper. Make up a double batch and use leftovers in salad, lettuce wraps and rice bowls.

Consider making these sugar bean peas for your next Asian-style dish, or bake a whole bunch to add to salads, rice bowls, or even snacks!

Before making sesame candy peas

Some tips to make this dish more delicious:

• Using fresh sugar peas: They should be bright green. Avoid anything that looks wrinkled or soft.
• Don’t cook them: You want them to be crisp, not mushy. 4-5 minutes is correct.
• Adjust spices: Heat the red pepper flakes. Use more or less to match your spice preferences.
• Baked sesame = Rising flavor: If your sesame seeds are not pre-baked, quickly toast in a dry pan over medium heat before adding.

Sugar peas and peas

While sugary peas and peas may look similar, they do have some key differences that can affect their cooking and taste in recipes like this.

Sugar peas Busty and juicy with round pods. Thanks to the little peas inside, they have a sweeter flavor and a satisfying crunch. They are great for stirring as they retain shape well and maintain a crispy flavor in just a few minutes of heat.

peaOn the other hand, there are pods with very small peas inside. They have a mild taste and a more refined bite. Peas are cooked even faster than sugar bean peas and may become likable if cooked, so the best stir or glitter steam is the best.

Both are delicious and can be used interchangeably in this recipe, but if you’re looking for sweet, juicy bites, and that signature snapshot, sugar sliced peas are your best choice!

How do I prepare sugar peas correctly?

Rinse them under cool water and pat them dry. Then, trim the stem ends of each POD (you can also remove the rope along the edge if it’s tough, although there are a lot of pea cordless these days). Remove the rope to ensure a more pleasant diet experience and help the peas cook more evenly.

How to make sesame candy peas

Making these peas is not easy.

• Heat sesame oil: Pour sesame oil into a pan and heat over medium heat. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and let them cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add sugar peas: Mix sugar peas and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are tender. If necessary, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
• Turn off the calories: Turn off the heat and throw peas with sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper.

What to eat with sugar peas

While we think anything can be paired with these peas, we especially like to eat them with these dishes.

• Bring grilled dishes: If you put sugar bean peas on the grill, here are some good options: spinach artichoke grilled cheese, roasted red snapper or roasted tofu.
• Use grilled or grilled dishes: If you decide to roast sugar peas in the oven, try one of the following recipes: balsamic side steak with grilled tomatoes, this chicken fra diavolo or this crispy grilled fish.
• Rice and cereal bowl: If I have leftover peas, I like to add them to this salmon sushi bowl, this Korean beef bowl or this chicken kofta bowl.
• Double the sesame flavor: Pair peas with this fried sesame tofu with edamame, sesame soy roasted tuna or sesame beef.

How to store remaining sugar peas

If you have some sugar peas left, here’s how to store them.

• refrigerator: The remaining sugar bean peas will remain in good condition in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• refrigerator: Freeze leftover peas for up to 4 months.
• thaw: Thaw and freeze in the refrigerator overnight.
• heating: Heat the remaining leftovers in a skillet on medium heat until warm. Or put them in the microwave.
• Leftovers: Throw the leftover beans into the Asian noodle bowl for some extra veggies, or heat them up and pair them with Hoisin Asian Salmon for dinner the next night!

Recipe Ideas

There are several ways you can change the sugar peas for this recipe.

• Switch oil: Use coconut oil to add some coconut flavor or exchange it in olive oil to make it more neutral. However, be aware that different oils will not have the same flavor effect.
• Add umami flavor: To deepen the flavor, try stirring the soy sauce, tamari, or even a small amount of o sauce into a teaspoon of water. Another good option is to add a few drops of toasted sesame oil at the end.
• Add spices: Add sugary peas by adding sriracha.
• Use other vegetables: Change the sugar peas, asparagus, mung beans, Chinese broccoli or Bok Choy’s sugar peas.
• Add a decor: Decorate sugar peas with green onions, chopped peanuts or cashew nuts.
• Add a sauce: Complete the dish with some homemade stir-fried sauce, teriyaki sauce or peanut butter.