French-Style Peas Recipe

• 2 oz (56 g) butter
• 2 rashers of streaky bacon, diced
• 6 spring onions, finely chopped
• 8 outside lettuce leaves, shredded
• 1 lb peas
• 2 sprigs of mint
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons water

Method:

1. Melt the butter in a flameproof casserole and gently fry the bacon and spring onions until the onion is soft.
2. Add the lettuce leaves and stir over a low heat until it is bright green.
3. Add the peas, mint, sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour in the water, cover tightly, and cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes or so until the peas are tender.