Preparation: The fresh, green peas are taken out of the pods and boiled until tender in boiling salt water. This will require ½ hour; then drain the water off, add butter and flour, shake the pan, but do not stir it; add cream, meat extract, 1 pinch of pepper, sugar and salt to taste. Let it cook slowly and when you serve it put in the chopped parsley.
No. 20—ANOTHER WAY OF PREPARING PEAS.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 1½ lbs. of fresh, green peas, or 2 lb. can
- 2 qts. of water
- 1 tbsp. of salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
- Salt to taste
- ½ tsp. of sugar
- 1 tbsp. minced parsley
- ⅛ lb. fresh butter
Preparation: The fresh green peas are prepared and cooked as directed under [No. 19]. When they are done drain them, put the drawn butter on, season with pepper, salt, sugar, shaking the pan, and sprinkle with minced parsley before serving. Canned peas are prepared the same way, but not cooked in salt water.
No. 21—FRESH GREEN PEAS WITH CRAB MEAT.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 1½ lbs. fresh green peas
- 25 crabs or crawfish
Preparation: The preparation and ingredients are the same as given under [No. 20]. When they are done shake them with the hot butter, add the crab meat, mix, drip the crab butter on.
Remarks: This is a very fine dish.