Peas A La Francaise

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Course : French
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 cups shelled peas - fresh -- frozen, or canned
6 pieces lettuce leaves
6 small white onions
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 sprigs parsley
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
 

Preparation:

In saucepan, combine peas, lettuce, onions, sugar, parsley, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Let stand for 1 hour. Just before cooking, add water. Cover and bring to boil. Then cook briskly for 25 minutes, when the liquid in the pan should be reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons. Remove pan from fire and add 1 tablespoon butter. Do not stir, but roll pan gently until butter is melted. Recipe Source: THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING by Fernande Garvin