The fresh spring peas are of an incredible sweetness.
This dish, thanks to the presence of prosciutto, is also savory. A dish of absolute simplicity.
Stewed Peas
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Ingredients for 6 servings
- Difficulty: Easy recipe
- Ingredients
- 700 gr or 1 lb. 8 oz of fresh shelled peas
- 1 white onion
- 110 gr or 4 oz of prosciutto
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Vegetable broth to taste
- Instructions
- Cut the onion into julienne strips and the ham into strips.
- Wash the peas well.
- In a saucepan with the oil stew the onion over a low heat for a few minutes and then add the prosciutto in strips.
- After a few minutes, add the peas and leave them to flavor for a few minutes.
- Add a cup of vegetable broth and cook for about half an hour over a low heat, adding more broth if necessary.
Tips to ensure the success of the dish:
- The onion is generally stewed when the oil is still warm. It must remain clear and translucent so as not to lose digestibility. The flame should be low.
- Never cover the pan in which the vegetables are being cooked as otherwise they will become yellowish.
