How to Cook Snap Peas - Cooking Times
Legumes
Season: Spring
Preparation
Remove strings (from both sides)
Cooking Times by Method
🥗 Raw
Fresh ones can be eaten with strings removed. Sweet with a crisp snap
💧 Boil
1.5-2 min
From boiling water
Remove strings first. Blanch briefly and cool in cold water
🔥 Stir-fry
2-3 min
Medium heat, quick cooking. Keep the crisp snap
📡 Microwave
1-1.5 min
100g at 600W. Add a little water
♨️ Steam
2-3 min
Sweetness comes through
Common Mistakes
- Only removing the string from one side — remove from both sides
- Overboiling and losing the snap