Creamed Peas and Onions
A classic comfort dish combining tender pearl onions and sweet peas in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. The sauce is enriched with crème fraîche and seasoned with nutmeg for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
- •2 cups whole milk
- •3 whole cloves
- •1 leaf bay leaf
- •1 pound pearl onions
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- •2 pounds frozen peas
- •¼ cup crème fraîche
- •whole-milk
- •Greek yogurt
- •sour cream
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring milk, cloves, and bay leaf to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to let flavors meld. Strain into a medium bowl; discard solids. Cover milk and keep warm.
15 min
- 2.
Meanwhile, place onions in a large skillet (at least 12"). Add water to half-cover the onions (about 1 cup). Add 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and onions are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Gently transfer onions to a large plate.
12 min
- 3.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium heat; add flour and whisk to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan, for 1 minute. Whisk in reserved milk, adding 1/4-cupful at a time. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add peas and onions; stir until heated through. Gently fold in crème fraîche.
10 min