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.