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Unbelievable Peas In Sour Cream

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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 10-15m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cucumber (large cucumber, or zucchini, peeled)
  • Fresh chervil, chopped (pinch of)
  • Fresh tarragon, chopped (pinch of)
  • Fresh dill, chopped (pinch of)
  • Fresh mint, chopped (pinch of)
  • 1 pound green peas (fresh or frozen garden)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Cooked Dressing (recipe follows, 1/2 cup, mayonnaise or salad dressing can also be used in place of)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • FOR COOKED DRESSING
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 cup milk, scalded
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Slice cucumber into 1/4-inch slices. Place them in a large saucepan and add the herbs, peas, butter, salt, and water.

  • Step 2: Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 6 minutes, less if frozen peas are used.

  • Step 3: Blend the sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice, and pour over the peas.

  • Step 4: Heat thoroughly, stirring to prevent sticking. Serve immediately.

  • COOKED DRESSING METHOD - this makes 2 cups, but the recipe can be cut down to fit this recipe or the remaining dressing can be used on salads, sandwiches, etc.

  • Step 5: Combine sugar, melted butter, flour, mustard, turmeric, and salt in a small saucepan.

  • Step 6: Whisk in the beaten egg and gradually add the hot milk.

  • Step 7: Place on the stove over medium heat. When hot, briskly beat in the vinegar, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and cool.

  • Step 8: If using for potato or macaroni salad, add to the salad while warm so the flavor permeates the entire salad.

  • Step 9: If using the apples, add minutes before serving.

  • Step 10: YIELD: about 2 cups

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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