A question about a recipe: Shrimp and Sugar Snap Pea Risotto with an Almond-Basil Pesto

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I have a question about the recipe "Shrimp and Sugar Snap Pea Risotto with an Almond-Basil Pesto" from amanda.
Do you cook/puree the whole pea pod with the shell?
Thanks,

asked by Venzi about 6 years ago

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phyllis

added about 6 years ago

Sugar snap peas have an eatable pod, so I would say, yes, you cook and puree it. his dish sounds delicious. Enjoy!!

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Amanda Hesser

Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.

added about 6 years ago

Trim off the tops, but yes, you should cook/puree the whole pod. Enjoy!

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