British Mushy Peas

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 340 g Peas, fresh large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp White sugar

• Dairy

  • 60 g Butter, salted
  • 2 tbsp Double cream

Found on teatimerecipes.co.uk

Description

Ingredients

• 340g (12 oz) shelled fresh large peas
• 60g (2 oz) salted butter
• 2 tablespoons double cream (heavy whipping cream)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon white sugar (optional)

Directions

• Put the peas in a sieve or colander and rinse them well.
• Now transfer them into a pan with a steaming tray.
• Add 1¼ cm (½ inch) of water to the bottom and turn up the heat.
• When the water reaches a boil, turn the heat down and steam the peas for 10 minutes.
• Drain the peas.
• Melt the butter in a pan, then add the peas.
• Turn the heat off.
• Mash the peas with a potato masher until they are textured but not totally pureed.
• Stir in some cream and mix well.
• Grind in some salt and pepper (and, optionally, add a pinch of sugar) then stir and serve.