Russian Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup dried whole peas
• 4 cups cold water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, or as needed (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• place peas with cold water in a pot; leave to soak for 24 to 48 hours.
• bring peas to a boil in the soaking water. reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours, adding water if needed.
• stir butter, salt, sugar, and parsley into peas. for thicker peas, add flour and cook and stir until thick, about 5 minutes.