How to Select and Store Snow Peas

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase snow peas that have a fresh

   The green should be bright and the seeds very small and flat., Good snow peas should snap when broken in half. , The ideal length for a snow pea is approximately
   7.5cm/3" in length and about 2cm/3/4" across. , Avoid snow peas with wilted, discoloured or shrivelled parts. , Allow them to dry on a wire rack and place in a paper bag for storage. , Kept this way, they should last for up to three weeks.
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   Step 2: green top.

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   Step 3: Test them for the "snap" factor.

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   Step 4: Check the length.

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   Step 5: Look for smooth

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   Step 6: unbroken skin.

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   Step 7: Wash snow peas prior to storage.

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   Step 8: Store in the vegetable crisper in the refrigerator.

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