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Arakas Latheros (Peas Latheros)

Cuisine: Greek
Type: Vegetables
Serves: 10 people

Recipe Ingredients

5 lbs 2270g / 80ozFresh peas
4   Scallions
1 1/4 cups 296mlOil or
1 cup 198g / 7ozButter
1 1/2 lbs 681g / 24ozTomatoes - peeled, strained or
1 tablespoon 15mlTomato paste diluted with:
2 cups 474mlWater
3 tablespoons 45mlDill - chopped
  Salt and pepper to taste
  Water as needed

Recipe Instructions

Shell, wash and drain peas. Chop white part of the scallions into small pieces, and the green part into large pieces Heat oil in large pot. Add the scallions and cook until soft but not browned. Add the peas and brown very lightly. Add the tomatoes (or the diluted paste), dill, salt, and pepper.

Add enough water to half cover the peas. Cover the pot. Cook over medium heat until only the oil remains and the liquid has been absorbed (about45 min.).

Hints

NOTE: You can make this without the tomatoes, if you wish. In that case, add just enough water to cover the peas.


Source:
Bill Wight

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