Minted Pea Purée
Appetizers • French
Description
This side dish is the perfect companion for lamb, and it can elevate fish and chips from a fast-food meal to a gourmet experience. The key is not to overcook the peas and to achieve a delicate balance between the freshness of the mint and the peas, along with the vibrant flavor of creamy butter.
Ingredients
- Green Peas 20 oz
- Sugar 1 tablespoon
- Lemon ½ pieces
- Butter 0 oz
- Fresh Mint 0 oz
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
In a saucepan, heat the butter with the sugar. If you are using frozen green peas, you can do without water; if using fresh peas, add just a little, about 50 ml of water.
Step 2
Bring the water with butter and sugar to a boil, add the green peas, reduce the heat, and simmer—fresh peas for about a minute, and frozen peas until they are thawed.
Step 3
Season the peas with finely chopped mint, the juice of half a lemon, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Remove from heat, transfer to a blender, and blend until it reaches a thick puree while still retaining some texture from the peas.
Step 4
You can also use this puree as a sauce by blending it to a smooth, soupy consistency, adding a bit of chicken broth, and straining it through a fine sieve to achieve a delicate and sweet sauce, reminiscent of freshly sprouted peas.
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