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Snow Peas
Inventory, 10 lbs : 16.96
This item was last sold on : 09/27/22
Description/Taste
Snow peas have pale green pods and contain petite, flattened peas. Pods are wide and flat, measuring approximately two to three inches in length. Both the peas and pod are edible and have a sweet pea flavor and tender yet crisp texture. The peas grow from flowers which can be white or purple, at this young stage both the leaves and flowers of the snow pea plant can be eaten as well.
Seasons/Availability
Available year-round, the peak season for snow peas is spring through the early summer months.
Current Facts
The snow pea along with sugar and snap peas are part of a group of peas botanically known as Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon. Members of the Fabaceae family these peas are known for their tender edible seed pods. Botanically snow peas are a fruit but they are utilized today in the culinary world as a vegetable.
Nutritional Value
Snow peas offer protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C and K, potassium, magnesium and iron. Snow peas are also higher in vitamin C than other types of peas.
Applications
Snow peas are an integral vegetable in oriental cuisine and used commonly in stir-fries, fried rice and noodle dishes. Their crunchy texture and fresh flavor will complement soups, curries and meats prepared in a rich sauce. Snow peas can also be used ra in salads and spring rolls or served on a crudité tray. A versatile pea it's flavor and texture marries well with shrimp, scallops, cashews, citrus, soy sauce, sesame, butter, delicate noodles and tofu. Because of their high sugar content care should be taken when cooking snow peas as they will brown quicker than other varieties of peas.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In France the snow pea is also known as, mange-tout, meaning "eat it all." In Mandarin they are known as ‘he lan do' or Holland pea. In China the pea shoots and flowers of the snow pea plant are considered a delicacy and known as Dow miu.
Geography/History
Native to the Mediterranean region snow peas were a popular variety of pea in Europe in the nineteenth century. From there they spread to China where they were quickly adopted as the preferred pea variety and to this day are a quintessential ingredient in Oriental cuisine. Snow peas thrive in cool climates and depending on variety can be trellised or grown as a trailing vine on the ground. Snow peas will be at their peak flavor and texture wise five to seven days after flowering and should be picked often to ensure plants keep producing.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-806-6121 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Four Seasons Foods Catering | San Diego CA | 619-876-6986 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Place Catering | San Diego CA | 858-549-7000 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Word of Mouth Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-705-3752 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-454-9711 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Landons East Meets West | San Marcos CA | 760-304-4560 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
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