Carrots Chinoise

By nancyj1922

Ingredients

• 8 oz medium carrots, peeled
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 c, 8 oz, sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 pkg., 6 oz, frozen chinese pea pods, partially thawed
• 1 tsp dark sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• black sesame seeds optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut carrots diagonally into thin slices.

2. Heat wok over medium-high heat 1 minute. Drizzle vegetable oil into wok. Add carrots; stir-fry until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium. Add water; cover and cook 4 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.

3. Add water chestnuts, pea pods, sesame oil, salt and pepper; stir fry until heated through. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.