• 1 lb (450 g) dried peas
• 1 medium sized onion
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 oz (28 g) butter
• 1 egg (beaten)
• Pepper

Method:

1. Soak the peas overnight in cold water and then drain.
2. Peel and chop the onion quite finely and put in a saucepan with the peas and salt. Cover with cold water.
3. Bring the pan to the boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the peas are soft.
4. Drain the peas and onion and either push them through a sieve or puree them in an electric blender.
5. Return the puree to a clean saucepan and place over a very low heat.
6. Add the butter, beaten egg, and pepper to taste and stir all the time until the mixture is hot.

Note: Especially good wiith boiled ham and roast pork.