ReceptnaptárCreamy green pea stew
Zöldborsófőzelék is the sweetest member of the főzelék family, the thickened Hungarian vegetable dishes, and a children's favourite. Thanks to frozen peas, it can be ready in half an hour all year round. Here the peas braise in butter with parsley and a little sugar, and it is thickened with flour sprinkled over them and stock. With fasírt (Hungarian meat patties) or a fried egg, it makes a complete lunch.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Steam the peas in the butter/lard, covered, over low heat for 8-10 minutes until softening (no need to thaw frozen peas first).
- Add most of the parsley and the sugar, stir in.
- Once the peas have softened, salt them and steam another 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the flour and mix thoroughly so every pea is coated.
- Pour in the broth, stir out any lumps, and cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until it thickens.
- Sprinkle with the remaining parsley before serving.
Based on: Malatinszky Fanny szakácskönyve (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Sprinkle the flour over the peas as they braise in the butter and stir for a few minutes. This way there is no need for a separate roux, and the főzelék will not taste floury.
- Fresh peas need longer braising, especially if they are older and firmer. Frozen peas are sweeter, so they need less sugar.
- Add most of the parsley towards the end, so that it keeps its colour and freshness, because it soon loses its aroma with long cooking.
Frequently asked questions
What goes best with zöldborsófőzelék?
Classically fasírt, fried sausage, a fried egg or breaded schnitzel. For a meat-free lunch, a boiled egg or a slice of fresh bread makes it a complete meal.
Can it be made without meat stock?
Yes, water or vegetable stock works too, and that makes it meat-free. The milk version is also an established one: 2 dl of milk gives a creamier, milder főzelék.
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