Green Pea Pudding With Cherries Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse

Ingredients

 Split peas1 1/2 Pound, dried
 Sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 Water4 Tablespoon

Directions

1. Soak dried split peas overnight in water.
2. Bring to a boil, using the same water. Then simmer, covered, until peas are soft (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
3. Strain into a bowl through a fine sieve. Then stir in sugar. Return to saucepan and reheat over very low flame, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
4. Meanwhile blend cornstarch and remaining cold water to a paste. Then stir in over medium-low heat to thicken.
5. Pour into a shallow rectangular pan, to a depth of 1 inch. Let cool; then refrigerate until set.
6. Cut the pudding in 1-inch cubes and pile these, pyramid fashion, on a serving platter. Garnish with maraschino cherries and serve.
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