Braised Lettuce and Peas with.... 
by Tabu This
light vegetable dish is using the method of braising peas with lettuce
and scallions in butter, and is delicious served with simply broiled
fish or roast or broiled duck. A sprinkling of chopped fresh mint makes a
fresh, flavorsome, and extremely pretty garnish. Other legumes such as
fava beans, sugar snaps, and snow peas, can be used instead of peas to
create a delicious variation.
Ingredients: (Serves 4)
1/4 cup butter
4 Bibb lettuces, halved lengthwise
2 bunches of scallions (spring onions), trimmed
3.5 cups green peas
1/2 cup water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Method:
1.
Melt half the butter in a wide, heavy pan over low heat. Add the
lettuces and scallions. Turn the vegetables in the butter, then sprinkle
in salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Cover and cook the
vegetables very gently for 5 minutes, stirring once.
2.
Add the peas and turn them in the buttery juices. Pour in 1/2 cup
water, then cover, and cook over gentle heat for 5 minutes more. Uncover
the pan and increase the heat to reduce the liquid to a few
tablespoons.
3. Stir in the remaining butter and adjust the seasoning. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve immediately.