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Latvian Grey Peas with Onions & Bacon

Grey peas with bacon is a traditional Latvian dish often served at Christmas time. The peas themselves resemble large chickpeas with a brown outer and grey inner. They are a species native to Latvia and have recently acquired PDO (Protected Designation of Origin of the European Union) status.

The peas are cooked with plenty of bacon and onions and served with kefir, a fermented milk. This dish was prepared by Agnese at the 2022 Shetland Food and Drink Festival.

Latvian Grey Peas with Onions & Bacon

Latvian Grey Peas with Onions & Bacon

Ingredients

  • 250 grams Latvian Grey Peas
  • 500 ml water
  • 1 onion
  • 2 thick slices of smoked bacon
  • salt and pepper
  • dill (optional)

Method

  1. Soak the grey peas in cold water for 12 hours.
  2. Rinse the peas and boil them in water for 40-50 minutes.
  3. Add a pinch of salt when the peas are nearly ready.
  4. While the peas are boiling, cut the bacon and onion into small cubes.
  5. Pan fry them until they are golden brown. Season well with black pepper at the end.
  6. Strain the peas and serve them in a bowl topped with the fried bacon and onion.
  7. Garnish with dill.
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