SNOW PEAS WITH THREE PEPPERS

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 dried chile pepper
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 pound snow peas, trimmed
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Put oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chile pepper and cook a few minutes until color starts to darken.

Remove chile pepper and add cumin seeds. Stir a minute, raise heat to high, and add snow peas and bell pepper. Turn frequently and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until bell pepper and peas begin to soften, about 3 or 4 minutes.

Note: Freshly ground black pepper (is the third pepper, in case you were wondering.)

Servings: 4
Source: The ANG food section; January 23, 2001