Stewed Romaine Lettuce with Smoked Bacon and Green Peas

4 servings

20 minutes

This recipe is taken from Josh Eggleton's book "England, England. A Gastronomic Journey", published this year in Russian.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 343.2
• Proteins: 7.3g
• Fats: 29.6g
• Carbohydrates: 10.3g

Ingredients

• Romaine lettuce: 4 pc
• Green peas: 200 g
• Bacon: 4 pc
• Shallots: 1 head
• Butter: 50 g
• Thyme: 1 stem
• Dry white wine: 50 ml
• Cream 33%: 150 ml
• Parsley: 15 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Chop the shallots into small cubes. Cut the romaine into halves. Slice the bacon into short strips. Finely chop the parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shallots: 1 head
   • Romaine lettuce: 4 pieces
   • Bacon: 4 pieces
   • Parsley: 15 g

2. Melt butter in a saucepan, add shallots, and sauté for a minute until translucent.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Shallots: 1 head

3. Add bacon, cook for another two minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 4 pieces

4. Add romano, green peas, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the wine, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and cook for two minutes over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Romaine lettuce: 4 pieces
   • Green peas: 200 g
   • Thyme: 1 stem
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Dry white wine: 50 ml

5. Add cream, bring to a boil, and cook on low heat for another minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 33%: 150 ml

6. Remove the saucepan from the heat, sprinkle the stewed salad with parsley, and immediately call everyone to the table.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 15 g