- 1 pound mature pea shoots, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed with the flat side of knife
- 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until surface of oil ripples. Add smashed garlic cloves and dried hot red pepper flakes, then stir-fry until garlic is pale golden. Toss in shoots and stir-fry until wilted and tender, 4 to 5 minutes.