Russian Peas Recipe

Russian Peas Recipe

  • 1/2 cup dried whole peas
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, or as needed (optional)
  1. Place peas with cold water in a pot; leave to soak for 24 to 48 hours.
  2. Bring peas to a boil in the soaking water. Reduce heat to low and simmer until peas are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours, adding water if needed.
  3. Stir butter, salt, sugar, and parsley into peas. For thicker peas, add flour and cook and stir until thick, about 5 minutes.