Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound angel hair pasta
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 to 2 star anise, finely ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt; and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound peeled, cooked shrimp
  • 1 carambola (star fruit), diced;
  • soy sauce to drizzle, to taste

Method

  • Cook 1/2 pound angel hair pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon each vegetable oil and toasted sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add 6 green onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; and 1 cup snow peas. Stir-fry until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add 1 to 2 star anise, finely ground; 1 teaspoon salt; and pepper to taste. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add 1 pound peeled, cooked shrimp and 1 carambola (star fruit), diced; stir-fry until hot, 1 minute. Drain pasta; add to wok. Toss. Serve, drizzled with soy sauce.