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Snow Pea Shoots - Glossary of Chinese Ingredients and Cooking Terms

By Rhonda Parkinson, About.com

Definition: Snow pea shoots are the tips of the vines and the top set of leaves of the snow pea plant. They are considered to be a delicacy in Chinese cooking. They can be served raw in salads, quickly cooked in stir-fries, or blanched and used in soups.

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