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Saturday, 12 December 2009

Buttered Peas and Pearl Onions

Ingredients:
1.  1 1/2 pounds pearl onions
2.  1 cup chicken broth
3.  1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4.  3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
5.  2 cups fresh sweet peas, shelled
6.  1/2 lemon, juiced
7.  1 small bunch watercress, washed and trimmed
8.  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in the pearl onions and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain them out and then shock them in ice water to stop from over cooking. Drain again. Pinch the pearl onions out of their little skins and set aside. In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and 2 teaspoons of the dill. Once the liquid gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly. Add the lemon juice, watercress, remaining butter, and dill; season with salt and pepper.

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