Minted Peas with Pink Peppercorns

Courtesy of Chef2Chef.net

Ingredients:

1/2 cup water
2 to 3 fresh mint sprigs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
pinch each: salt and granulated sugar
4 cups fresh green peas
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pink peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black peppercorns
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
sea salt to taste

Preparation:

Combine the water, mint sprigs, butter, salt and sugar in a medium sauce pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 2 minutes.

Bring the mixture back to a boil, add the peas, cover the pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer peas until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the mint sprigs.

Place peas in a warm bowl and stir in the peppercorns and fresh mint. Salt, to taste and serve.

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