Braised peas with bacon lardons
Sweet green peas and crispy bacon lardons braised together in a rustic dish, creating a colourful, comforting side packed with flavour and texture
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 150 g bacon lardons
- 2 tsp plain flour
- 550 ml chicken stock
- 300 g frozen peas
- ¼ tsp caster sugar
- pinch of salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and cook the onions and lardons for about 5mins over a low heat until the onions have started to soften.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, turn the heat up to medium and then gradually add the stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the peas then turn the heat back down to low, cover and cook for 15-20 mins. Note: if the sauce looks like it going a little dry, add a little bit of water.
- When cooked, the sauce will be slightly thick. Season with sugar, salt and pepper and serve immediately.