Rustic Latvian Grey Peas with Bacon and Onion

Name: Rustic Latvian Grey Peas with Bacon and Onion
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup grey peas, dried; 3 cups water; 200g smoked bacon, diced; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

A traditional Latvian dish with earthy flavors

This hearty Latvian meal combines the earthy taste of grey peas with savory bacon and sweet onions for a comforting dish that's perfect as a main course or side dish.

1 h 20 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Grey Peas

1 cup grey peas, dried

3 cups water

For the Bacon and Onion Mixture

200g smoked bacon, diced

2 large onions, finely chopped

For Flavoring

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation

Soaking the Grey Peas

Rinse grey peas under cold water.

Place them in a bowl and cover with water.

Soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Preparing the Bacon and Onion Mixture

Heat a frying pan over medium heat.

Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy.

Make sure to drain the fat from the bacon before adding the onions to avoid a greasy mixture.

Stir in the onions and sauté until they are golden brown and soft.

Add a knob of butter to the bacon and onion mixture for extra richness.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Peas

Drain and rinse the soaked peas. Add them to a pot with fresh water, and bring to a boil.

Simmering

Reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes, or until peas are tender.

Combining Flavors

Stir the cooked peas into the bacon and onion mixture, then season with salt and pepper.

Plating & Serving