Crushed green peas

Name: Crushed green peas
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1½ tbsp unsalted butter; pinch sea salt; 2 eschalots, finely diced; 2 anchovies, chopped; 1 tsp mild chilli flakes; 3 cups frozen peas; 1 cup good-quality chicken stock; freshly ground black pepper

Neil Perry

January 30, 2018

Possibly the poshest green peas you'll ever have the pleasure of eating.

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1½ tbsp unsalted butter
pinch sea salt
2 eschalots, finely diced
2 anchovies, chopped
1 tsp mild chilli flakes
3 cups frozen peas
1 cup good-quality chicken stock
freshly ground black pepper

Method

Step 1
Heat extra virgin olive oil, butter and sea salt together over a low heat in a frying pan. Add eschalot, anchovies and chilli flakes and gently cook until softened (about 2-3 minutes). Add peas, stir through, then add stock and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook until very well done, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Crush the peas randomly with a fork, making sure there are mashed peas and whole peas.
Step 3
For the potatoes, place whole potatoes in boiling salted water and gently boil until tender (about 15-20 minutes), drain and lightly crush. Toss in a large bowl with combined olive oil, lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper.
Step 4
Serve peas and potatoes at room temperature, or heat them up if you wish.