Snow pea
Snow pea
Snow pea (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum), also known as Chinese pea or mangetout, is a variety of pea eaten whole in its pod while still unripe. The name "mangetout" (French for "eat all") can apply both to snow peas and to snap peas.
Pronunciation
- English: /ˈsnoʊ piː/
Etymology
The term "snow pea" comes from the white color of the pea inside the pod. The term "mangetout" is French and translates to "eat all", referring to the fact that the entire pea, including the pod, can be eaten.
Description
Snow peas, like all other peas, are pod fruits. An edible-podded pea is similar to a garden, or English pea, but the pod is less fibrous, and edible when young. Pods of the edible-podded pea, including the snow pea, lack the inedible membrane and do not need to be shelled. Snow peas are commonly used in stir-fried dishes, particularly those in American Chinese cuisine.
Related terms
- Pea: A plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, and the fruit or seed of this plant. Peas can be yellow or green and are enclosed in a pod.
- Snap pea: A cross between snow peas and garden peas. The whole pod is eaten and has a crunchy texture and very sweet flavor.
- English pea: Also known as garden peas. These are the most common type of pea, with round green seeds enclosed in a pod.
- American Chinese cuisine: A style of food developed by Chinese Americans. It often includes stir-fried dishes with vegetables such as snow peas.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Snow pea
- Wikipedia's article - Snow pea
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