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Snow Pea Shoots (also known as snow pea tips) are the thin, delicately crisp new growth of the snow pea plant, including the tender uppermost leaves and the tendrils that enable the plant to climb. Known as dau miu in Cantonese cuisine, Snow Pea Shoots have a favor that is a cross between snow peas and spinach, with a hint of watercress. These beautiful bright greens can be used fresh in salads but beware of larger leaved, older growth cuttings. They may be cheaper, but they will not be as tender nor as sweet as the younger tips of the plant shown here. Snow Pea Shoots can also be added to a stir-fry at the last minute or wilted by themselves with a little fresh ginger and sugar, or with olive oil and garlic.