Sautéed Snow Peas with Water Chestnuts

Assemble these supplies:

3/4 pound snow peas

1 cup drained water chestnuts

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps in preparation:

1.Snap off ends of snow peas and remove strings. In medium-size bowl, cover snow peas with coldwater. 2.With chef's knife, cut water chestnuts into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside. 3.In colander, drain snow peas and pat dry with paper towels. In large heavy-gauge skillet, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add snow peas and sauté, stirring with wooden spatula, about 2 minutes. Add water chestnuts and sauté mixture just until snow peas are crisp-tender, another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.