Stewed Peas with Ham
This delicious side dish is similar to a stew with its flavorful gravy and little bites of jamón
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen peas fresh is fine, it will take longer to cook
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- olive oil for sauteeing
- pinch of red pepper flake
- 3 ounces chopped jamón or baked ham (about 5 grams)
- 2 - 3 bay leaves
- 1 quart vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons smoky paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 - 3 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
Instructions
- Saute the onions and the red pepper flake in a little olive oil
- Add the jamón and stir to render the fat
- Stir in the broth and add the peas. Add more broth (or water) if necessary to cover the peas.
- Season with salt, pepper and smoky paprika, add the bay leaves.
- Cover and bring to a simmer and cook until the peas are softened.
- Make a slurry with the flour and a small amount of water and stir into the broth. Use more flour if you want a thicker sauce. (I used a product called Maizena which is a type of corn flour)