Ingredients

1/2 pound angel hair pasta

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

6 green onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup snow peas

1 to 2 star anise, finely ground

1 teaspoon salt; and pepper to taste

1 pound peeled, cooked shrimp

1 carambola (star fruit), diced;

soy sauce to drizzle, to taste

Preparation

Cook 1/2 pound angel hair pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon each vegetable oil and toasted sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add 6 green onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; and 1 cup snow peas. Stir-fry until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add 1 to 2 star anise, finely ground; 1 teaspoon salt; and pepper to taste. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add 1 pound peeled, cooked shrimp and 1 carambola (star fruit), diced; stir-fry until hot, 1 minute. Drain pasta; add to wok. Toss. Serve, drizzled with soy sauce.