Sautéed Snow Peas (mangetout, pea pods) with Sesame Seeds

Total time: 10 minutes
  Another of those fleeting spring vegetables.  They cook quickly and are more versatile than 'just for stir-fries'.  If they are small, leave them whole.  If they are large (2", 5cm) cut in half or thirds, at an angle.

 Ingredients:

• 4oz (120gr) snow peas, mangetout
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp sesame or walnut oil
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

 Instructions:

• Trim pea pods by snipping off the stem end. 
• Heat butter and oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.  
• Add pea pods and soy sauce and sauté 3 - 5 minutes, depending on size, stirring frequently. 
• Taste, when they are done to your liking, remove, sprinkle with sesame seeds, soy sauce and serve.
• To toast sesame seeds: 
• Put them into a dry, nonstick skillet over medium heat. 
• Toss or stir them about in the pan until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.