The Most Delicious Pea Shoots with Fresh Garlic
Hsiao-Ching Chou
We went to the farmers market on Sunday and came across fresh pea shoots ($13 for a large box) from Farmbox Greens and some fresh garlic. I couldn't wait to cook some. Look for Farmbox Greens at Seattle-area farmers markets. I bought mine at the Ballard Sunday market. If you are outside of Seattle, you can order Farmbox Greens through Marxfoods.com (caveat: the shipping is expensive).
You also can look for fresh pea shoots at your nearest Asian market. Taste a shoot and if it's chewy, then you will know that you have to trim the tough stems. You can use a small knife or use your fingers to pluck off the tender leaves and stems.