Snow Peas
How to store

Snow Peas

Also known as: sugar peas, Chinese pea pods
Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 3-5 days

Refrigerated

  1. Do not wash until ready to use
  2. Store in perforated plastic bag or high-humidity drawer
  3. Refrigerate
  4. Use while still bright green and crisp
  5. Keep away from ethylene producers
Freezing freezing method 8-12 months

Blanched and Frozen

  1. Blanch briefly
  2. Cool in ice bath and drain
  3. Pack in freezer bags
  4. Best for stir-fries, soups

Revival Tips

Slightly wilted snow peas can still be used in stir-fries or soups.

Fun Facts

  • Snow peas are flat pods with tiny peas inside; they're harvested before the peas swell and are common in stir-fries.