素八仙 Snow Peas in Sesame Oil

Pinyin: sù bā xiān

At one time I really was not a fan of sesame oil, but those nutty flavors have really grown on me. Sesame oil is used a fair bit in Chinese food so you have the opportunity to encounter it in a variety of dishes.

In this case the dish is primarily fresh uncooked snow peas and a few other vegetables including green and red peppers and bean sprouts. It’s an all vegetarian appetizer served cold and crispy. Sesame oil is really the primary spice added so it’s got a strong presence in the dish but isn’t overwhelming.

Overall I like it a lot. I’m trying to eat healthier and this is an excellent vegetarian dish to help that along. Snow peas are uncommon enough to add nice variety and get you warmed up for the rest of the meal.