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Sep 22, 2023 · Shred the lettuce and stir into the shallots, and once it's wilted add the frozen peas and stock. Cook at a fast simmer, uncovered, until everything is tender. For added zing and an extra colour, use 150 grams of lardons, or chopped smoked bacon, cooking these at the same time as the shallots.
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Ingredients. 3 slices bacon, finely chopped. 1 garlic clove. ½ onion, finely chopped. 100ml/4fl oz double cream. 110g/3½oz frozen peas. 1 little gem lettuce, leaves separated. salt and...
Petit pois à la Française (or ‘little French peas’) is a simple French dish featuring peas cooked with lettuce, onions, bacon and butter. Conveniently made with frozen peas, this vegetable ...
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Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas. "A delicious combination of peas, onions and lettuce which are gently poached in a buttery sauce with crème fraiche and vegetable stock; this classic French recipe is a wonderful way to serve tender little peas, petits pois.
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The exact ingredients can vary, but essentially you sauté some onion and, usually, smoked bacon/lardons then add the fresh peas and braising liquid. You can use water but a little chicken stock adds that bit more flavor. Then, once the peas are cooked, season lightly before adding some torn lettuce to wilt on top. Some recipes also add a little cre...
Traditionally, this is a way of preparing fresh peas and arguably they are a little better here, but frozen peas will certainly work. Just defrost them first, and then you will probably want to reduce the braising time a little since they will cook quicker. I would not recommend using canned peas as they will almost certainly become too soft as the...
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Oct 13, 2021 · This recipe for petits pois à la Française or lettuce with French peas in wine with bacon is full of flavour and easy too.
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Directions. Cook the scallions in the butter and oil until soft. Stir in the shredded lettuce, and when it is wilted add the frozen peas and stock. Cook at a robust simmer, uncovered, until ...
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