2 kg (4 1/2 lb) peas, shelled
2 tbsp (25 g) 1 oz butter
1/2 level tsp (2.5 ml) salt
1 tsp (5 ml) caster sugar (superfine granulated)
12 mint leaves
freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp (25 g) 1 oz butter
1/2 level tsp (2.5 ml) salt
1 tsp (5 ml) caster sugar (superfine granulated)
12 mint leaves
freshly ground pepper
method
1. Put all the ingredients in a screw-top jar. Screw the lid on tightly and stand in a saucepan of boiling water coming half way up the jar.
2. Boil for 30 minutes. Take out the mint leaves before serving. If the peas are old, they may take a little longer, but cooked this way peas are delicious and tender.
2. Boil for 30 minutes. Take out the mint leaves before serving. If the peas are old, they may take a little longer, but cooked this way peas are delicious and tender.
serving amount
serves 8
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