How To Cook Bacon with Snow Peas

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 pound snow peas, rinsed, trim the ends off and remove the side strings.
  • 1 packet white shimenji mushrooms, trim off the roots
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
For seasoning:
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • a dash of ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Lay the bacon slices on a chopping board. Cut them into 1 inch pieces.
  2. Turn the heat to medium-low heat and cook it for 4 to 5 minutes on each side untill it turns crispy and browned. Drain away the oil. Place them on some paper towels. Chop them and set it aside. 


  3. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil under high heat. Cook the snow peas for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain it well and set it aside. 

  4. In a large skillet or wok, drizzle with a touch of oil. Stir in half of the minced garlic. Saute it for 1-2 minutes under medium-low heat. Brown it untill it becomes crispy and set it aside. 

  5. Add 2 tablespoons of oil into the wok. Stir in the rest of the minced garlic. Stir fry it for about 30 seconds before throwing in the mushrooms. Saute it for 1-2 minutes untill it softens. 

  6. Add snow peas into the wok. Toss in a pinch of salt, add the soya sauce and black pepper. 

  7. Stir fry a bit more and mix it well together. 
  8. Toss in the chopped bacon and toasted garlic. 

  9. Cook it for another minute. Serve it immediately. 







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