Jewish Eggs And Peas Recipe
Ingredients
| Green peas | 2 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Olive oil | 6 Tablespoon | |
| Nutmeg | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Mace | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne pepper | 1 | |
| Black pepper salt | To Taste | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Eggs | 7 Small | |
| Light cream | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 433 Calories from Fat 245
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28 g42.7%
Saturated Fat 7.8 g38.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 209.7 mg69.9%
Sodium 193 mg8%
Total Carbohydrates 33 g10.9%
Dietary Fiber 11.8 g47.1%
Sugars 11.9 g
Protein 17 g34.4%
Vitamin A 99.7% Vitamin C 135.8%
Calcium 9.7% Iron 23.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Take a shallow, flameproof casserole to cook the dish.
2. Shell the peas and cook them in casserole with ¼ cup water, spices, oil, ½ tsp salt, and twists of freshly ground pepper. The peas should measure about 3-4 cups after shelling. The peas should be simmered after closing the pan with lid. After about 8 minutes of cooking when the peas are half-cooked then check the seasoning and correct it if required.
3. When done take out from heat and using large spoon create six depressions in the cooked peas.
4. Break 6 of eggs into a saucer and slip it spoon it to each depression.
5. Reheat the casserole and cook it for another 8-10 minutes by closing the lid until the whites get set.
6. Whisk the remaining eggs with cream.
7. Spoon this creamy mixture over the cooked eggs and place the dish beneath a hot broiler for another 2-3 minutes for the eggs to get set.
SERVING
8. Serve the Jewish eggs and peas with crusty bread and butter.
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