Peas with Ham: Piselli al Prosciutto (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup strong beef stock |
2 tablespoons butter |
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced, visible white fat removed and reserved, lean red section cut into strips |
2 small onions, thinly sliced |
2 pound fresh young peas, shelled |
pinch sugar |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
6 (1/4-inch) thick slices bread |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, heat the beef stock to almost boiling. Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat the grill or broiler.
2. In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the butter and the pork fat over high heat until the butter foams and subsides. Add the onion and saute over high heat 3 minutes. Add the stock, peas, sugar, salt and pepper and saute 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, grill or broil the bread. Add the prosciutto to the saute pan, toss over high heat 1 minute, adjust the seasoning and serve with the grilled bread.
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