Ingredients

  • 1 lb. sugar snap peas, strings removed and ends
  • 1/4 c. sesame seed
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed through a press
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Oriental sesame oil

Method

  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook sugar snaps until crisp-tender, about 30 seconds.
  • Drain; rinse under cold running water and drain well.
  • In a dry heavy skillet, toast the sesame seed over moderate heat, stirring until nuts brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour onto plate to cool.