Artichokes And Peas In An Egg Lemon Sauce Αγκινάρες με αρακά αυγολέμονο Recipes

PEAS AND ARTICHOKES (GREECE)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add peas, lemon juice, pinch of sugar & chopped dill.
• Cover & cook about 10 minutes, or until peas are tender, then drain & keep warm.
• Cut off root ends of green onions & trim green tops, leaving about 1 inch of green attached.
• In a saucepan heat olive oil & cook onions to soften.
• Cut artichoke hearts into halves or quarters & add to onions.
• Add peas, salt & pepper & cook for 5 minutes, then serve immediately.

ANGINARES ME ARAKA (ARTICHOKE AND PEA STEW)

Steps:

• Place the oil, onions and carrots in a large saucepan and cook until the onion is translucent.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to the boil.
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the artichokes, tomato paste, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook for 10 minutes more.
• Add the peas and dill, check seasoning.
• Cover and cook a further 10 minutes. The stew should have quite a bit of sauce, but not be swimming in it. If there's too much liquid, uncover pan, turn up heat slightly and boil to evaporate liquid, about 5 minutes.
• This is best served warm, nearly room-temperature.
• Serve with feta and crusty bread to mop up the juices.

ARTICHOKES WITH EGG LEMON SAUCE / AGINARES AVGOLEMONO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep saucepan. Fry the onions until translucent. Add the potatoes, peas and dill weed with enough water to cover. If you are using fresh artichokes, add them now. Salt and pepper the ingredients and add your bouillon cube. Boil for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes just start to get tender. If using canned artichokes, add them now and simmer for about another 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• To make the sauce:.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add the yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour in the lemon juice, beating continuously. Pour in a cup of stock from the artichokes a little at a time. This must be done to keep the eggs from curdling. Pour into the artichokes and stir gently.