Ingredients:

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

½ teaspoon soy sauce

1 medium scallion, sliced thin

½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons peanut oil

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

Ground black pepper

1 pound snow peas, stems snapped off

Directions:

Toast the sesame seeds over medium heat in a small skillet, shaking the pan often to promote even cooking, until light brown and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, scallion, and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk in the oils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the sesame seeds. (The dressing can be set aside for several hours.)

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the peas and cook until crisp-tender, 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Drain the peas, shock them in ice water, and drain again. Dry the peas well on a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels.

Toss the peas with the dressing, adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately. Serves 2 to 3